55-0073 over Rio Grande De Ranchos
FairTaos County, New Mexico · 0.4 MI S of NM-518/TALPA · Structure no. 000000000008616
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 243
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
55-0073 over Rio Grande De Ranchos is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 55-0073 over Rio Grande De Ranchos 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 243 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 55-0073 over Rio Grande De Ranchos built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is 55-0073 over Rio Grande De Ranchos 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does 55-0073 over Rio Grande De Ranchos carry?
About 243 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is 55-0073 over Rio Grande De Ranchos?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 55-0073 over Rio Grande De Ranchos?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.