US Bridges

Taos Mid School RD over Paseo Del Canon E Drain

Good

Taos County, New Mexico · 0.01 Mn JCT NM-585 · Structure no. 000000000009495

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
243
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taos Mid School RD over Paseo Del Canon E Drain is a steel culvert carrying Taos Mid School RD over Paseo Del Canon E Drain in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTaos Mid School RD
CrossesPaseo Del Canon E Drain
Location0.01 Mn JCT NM-585
RouteCity Street 55001
Coordinates36.37812, -105.58369
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 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 Taos Mid School RD over Paseo Del Canon E Drain built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taos Mid School RD over Paseo Del 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 Taos Mid School RD over Paseo Del Canon E Drain carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Taos Mid School RD over Paseo Del Canon E Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Taos Mid School RD over Paseo Del Canon E Drain?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.