US Bridges

55-064 over Rio Del Pueblo

FairPosted for load

Taos County, New Mexico · 0.16 MI S of JCT Nm 75 · Structure no. 000000000009595

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

55-064 over Rio Del Pueblo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 55-064 over Rio Del Pueblo in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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Carries55-064
CrossesRio Del Pueblo
Location0.16 MI S of JCT Nm 75
RouteCounty Highway 55064
CountyTaos County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.18408, -105.63967
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 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 closed100 mi (161 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$500,000 (2060 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 55-064 over Rio Del Pueblo built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 55-064 over Rio Del Pueblo in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does 55-064 over Rio Del Pueblo carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 55-064 over Rio Del Pueblo?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 55-064 over Rio Del Pueblo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.