US Bridges

55-090 over Rio Grande De Ranchos

Good

Taos County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI S of JCT NM-240 · Structure no. 000000000008618

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
243
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

55-090 over Rio Grande De Ranchos is a steel culvert carrying 55-090 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 243 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries55-090
CrossesRio Grande De Ranchos
Location0.1 MI S of JCT NM-240
RouteCounty Highway 55090
Coordinates36.36608, -105.61485
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 55-090 over Rio Grande De Ranchos built?

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

What condition is 55-090 over Rio Grande De Ranchos in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 55-090 over Rio Grande De Ranchos carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 55-090 over Rio Grande De Ranchos?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns 55-090 over Rio Grande De Ranchos?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.