Live US 550 Webcam (Looking North East) – West of River Bridge, Albuquerque, NM

The traffic camera for US 550 West of the River Bridge (Looking Northeast) (NMDOT Camera 412133) is a vital monitoring point for the heavy commuter traffic crossing the Rio Grande between Rio Rancho and Bernalillo.

Camera Coordinates

The camera is physically positioned on the west bank of the Rio Grande, just as the highway approaches the bridge:

• Decimal Degrees: 35.313411, -106.565420
• Degrees, Minutes, Seconds: $35^\circ 18′ 48.3″ \text{ N, } 106^\circ 33′ 55.5″ \text{ W}$

Live Traffic Feed

• NMDOT (Official State Source): You can access the real-time feed on NMRoads.com.
  • How to find it: Zoom into the area where US 550 crosses the river. Look for the camera icon on the west side of the bridge. This camera is specifically oriented Looking Northeast, providing a clear view of the bridge deck and the mountains.

Location & View Details

• Location: US 550, approximately 0.5 miles west of the NM-313 intersection.
• Perspective: The Looking Northeast view captures traffic flow heading from Rio Rancho toward the I-25 interchange. It provides an excellent vantage point to see if traffic is “stacking” on the bridge, which frequently occurs during the morning rush hour.
• Significance: This bridge is the primary river crossing for the entire northwestern quadrant of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. It serves as a major artery for residents of the City of Rio Rancho heading to work in Albuquerque or Santa Fe.
• Nearby Landmarks: Located adjacent to the Santa Ana Star Casino and the Coronado Historic Site, overlooking the Rio Grande Bosque.