US Bridges

IRR/NM-75 over Rio Del Pueblo

Good

Taos County, New Mexico · 1.93 MI W of JCT NM-76 · Structure no. 000000000008721

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,188
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/NM-75 over Rio Del Pueblo is a steel culvert carrying IRR/NM-75 over Rio Del Pueblo in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,188 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,615 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIRR/NM-75
CrossesRio Del Pueblo
Location1.93 MI W of JCT NM-76
RouteState Highway 75
Coordinates36.19891, -105.73244
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,188 (2023)
Projected traffic1,615 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR/NM-75 over Rio Del Pueblo built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/NM-75 over Rio Del Pueblo 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 2023.

How much traffic does IRR/NM-75 over Rio Del Pueblo carry?

About 1,188 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IRR/NM-75 over Rio Del Pueblo?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns IRR/NM-75 over Rio Del Pueblo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.