US Bridges

IRR BIA Route L200 over Wash

Good

Cibola County, New Mexico · At Paguate · Structure no. 00000000000M154

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA Route L200 over Wash is a steel culvert carrying IRR BIA Route L200 over Wash in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIRR BIA Route L200
CrossesWash
LocationAt Paguate
RouteFederal Lands Road 0L200
Coordinates35.13591, -107.38134
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating109.1 US tons
Inventory rating109.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic351 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Route L200 over Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA Route L200 over Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA Route L200 over Wash carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA Route L200 over Wash?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA Route L200 over Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.