IRR BIA RTE 26 over Rio San Jose
PoorPosted for loadCibola County, New Mexico · North Edge of Seama · Structure no. 00000000000M108
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 26 over Rio San Jose is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 26 over Rio San Jose in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 26 over Rio San Jose built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 26 over Rio San Jose 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 26 over Rio San Jose carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 26 over Rio San Jose?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 26 over Rio San Jose?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.