BIA Route 22 over Rio San Jose
GoodCibola County, New Mexico · 0.5KM N of Casa Blanca · Structure no. 00000000000M158
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
BIA Route 22 over Rio San Jose is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BIA Route 22 over Rio San Jose in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 70 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was BIA Route 22 over Rio San Jose built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is BIA Route 22 over Rio San Jose 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 BIA Route 22 over Rio San Jose carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is BIA Route 22 over Rio San Jose?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns BIA Route 22 over Rio San Jose?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.