Questa District RD over Red River
GoodTaos County, New Mexico · W/O Questa Ranger ST · Structure no. 030207000003019
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Questa District RD over Red River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Questa District RD over Red River in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Questa District RD over Red River built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Questa District RD over Red River 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 Questa District RD over Red River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Questa District RD over Red River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Questa District RD over Red River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.