US Bridges

55-C082 over Rio Grande De Ranchos

FairPosted for load

Taos County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI W of JCT NM-518 · Structure no. 000000000008619

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

55-C082 over Rio Grande De Ranchos is a steel culvert carrying 55-C082 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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Carries55-C082
CrossesRio Grande De Ranchos
Location0.1 MI W of JCT NM-518
RouteCounty Highway 55082
CountyTaos County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.28177, -105.58125
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 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 traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic340 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-C082 over Rio Grande De Ranchos built?

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

What condition is 55-C082 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-C082 over Rio Grande De Ranchos carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 55-C082 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-C082 over Rio Grande De Ranchos?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.