US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 30 over Largo Canyon Wash

Fair

Cibola County, New Mexico · 3.2 KM SE of Mccartys · Structure no. 00000000000M138

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 30 over Largo Canyon Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 30 over Largo Canyon Wash in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,404 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 30
CrossesLargo Canyon Wash
Location3.2 KM SE of Mccartys
RouteFederal Lands Road 30
Coordinates35.05276, -107.64785
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,404 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 30 over Largo Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 30 over Largo Canyon Wash 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 30 over Largo Canyon Wash carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 30 over Largo Canyon Wash?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 30 over Largo Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.