55-0108 over Rio Grande River
PoorPosted for loadTaos County, New Mexico · 0.7 MI N JCT NM-68/NM-570 · Structure no. 000000000008656
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 205 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
55-0108 over Rio Grande River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 55-0108 over Rio Grande River in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 55-0108 over Rio Grande River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is 55-0108 over Rio Grande River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does 55-0108 over Rio Grande River carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is 55-0108 over Rio Grande River?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns 55-0108 over Rio Grande River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.