US Bridges

55-A083 over Rio Fernando De Taos

Fair

Taos County, New Mexico · 0.05 MI S of JCT US-64 · Structure no. 000000000008613

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

55-A083 over Rio Fernando De Taos is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 55-A083 over Rio Fernando De Taos in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries55-A083
CrossesRio Fernando De Taos
Location0.05 MI S of JCT US-64
RouteCounty Highway 55083
CountyTaos County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.37802, -105.50064
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic340 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 55-A083 over Rio Fernando De Taos built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 55-A083 over Rio Fernando De Taos in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does 55-A083 over Rio Fernando De Taos carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 55-A083 over Rio Fernando De Taos?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 55-A083 over Rio Fernando De Taos?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.