US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE L22 over Acoma Wash

Fair

Cibola County, New Mexico · 7.2 KM S of Casa Blanca · Structure no. 00000000000M150

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE L22 over Acoma Wash is a steel culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE L22 over Acoma Wash in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE L22
CrossesAcoma Wash
Location7.2 KM S of Casa Blanca
RouteFederal Lands Road 0L22
CountyCibola County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.99135, -107.48545
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.1 US tons
Inventory rating109.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic351 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 L22 over Acoma Wash built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE L22 over Acoma 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 L22 over Acoma Wash carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE L22 over Acoma Wash?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE L22 over Acoma Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.