US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N56 over Canada De Los Apaches Wa

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 3000M North of Tohajiilee · Structure no. 00000000000N491

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
337 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,275
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N56 over Canada De Los Apaches Wa is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N56 over Canada De Los Apaches Wa in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,275 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,492 by 2039. The structure is 337 ft (102.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N56
CrossesCanada De Los Apaches Wa
Location3000M North of Tohajiilee
RouteFederal Lands Road 0N56
Coordinates35.09514, -107.11136
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length337 ft (102.6 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,275 (2021)
Projected traffic1,492 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE N56 over Canada De Los Apaches Wa built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N56 over Canada De Los Apaches Wa 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N56 over Canada De Los Apaches Wa carry?

About 1,275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N56 over Canada De Los Apaches Wa?

The structure is 337 ft (102.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N56 over Canada De Los Apaches Wa?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.