US Bridges

55-0114 over Rio Grande De Ranchos

Good

Taos County, New Mexico · 0.05 MI West JCT NM-240 · Structure no. 000000000008672

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

55-0114 over Rio Grande De Ranchos is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 55-0114 over Rio Grande De Ranchos in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries55-0114
CrossesRio Grande De Ranchos
Location0.05 MI West JCT NM-240
RouteCounty Highway 55114
CountyTaos County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.38767, -105.63147
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 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 closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 55-0114 over Rio Grande De Ranchos built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is 55-0114 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 55-0114 over Rio Grande De Ranchos carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 55-0114 over Rio Grande De Ranchos?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 55-0114 over Rio Grande De Ranchos?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.