GF-55001 over Red River
PoorTaos County, New Mexico · 1.88 Mi. JCT Nm 522 · Structure no. 000000000009765
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
GF-55001 over Red River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying GF-55001 over Red River in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was GF-55001 over Red River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is GF-55001 over Red River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does GF-55001 over Red River carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is GF-55001 over Red River?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns GF-55001 over Red River?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.