US Bridges

Fdr 708 over Rio Pueblo

Good

Taos County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI S/O Nm 518 Int · Structure no. 030204000000998

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 708 over Rio Pueblo is a concrete slab carrying Fdr 708 over Rio Pueblo in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 708
CrossesRio Pueblo
Location0.1 MI S/O Nm 518 Int
RouteFederal Lands Road 708
CountyTaos County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.13494, -105.53115
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 708 over Rio Pueblo built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 708 over Rio 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 708 over Rio Pueblo carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fdr 708 over Rio Pueblo?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 708 over Rio Pueblo?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.