US Bridges

Camino De Colores over Paseo De Canon E Drain

Good

Taos County, New Mexico · O.O1 Mn JCT NM-585 · Structure no. 000000000009493

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
243
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camino De Colores over Paseo De Canon E Drain is a steel culvert carrying Camino De Colores over Paseo De Canon E Drain in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCamino De Colores
CrossesPaseo De Canon E Drain
LocationO.O1 Mn JCT NM-585
RouteCity Street 55000
Coordinates36.377, -105.5765
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 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 structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Camino De Colores over Paseo De Canon E Drain built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camino De Colores over Paseo De Canon E Drain 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Camino De Colores over Paseo De Canon E Drain carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Camino De Colores over Paseo De Canon E Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns Camino De Colores over Paseo De Canon E Drain?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.