IRR BIA Route L200 over Rio Paguate
PoorCibola County, New Mexico · Paguate · Structure no. 00000000000M153
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA Route L200 over Rio Paguate is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying IRR BIA Route L200 over Rio Paguate in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA Route L200 over Rio Paguate built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA Route L200 over Rio Paguate 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 Route L200 over Rio Paguate carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA Route L200 over Rio Paguate?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA Route L200 over Rio Paguate?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.