IRR BIA Route 24 over Seama Wash
GoodCibola County, New Mexico · 0.3KM East of Seama · Structure no. 00000000000M159
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA Route 24 over Seama Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA Route 24 over Seama Wash in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 51 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 8 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA Route 24 over Seama Wash built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is IRR BIA Route 24 over Seama 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 24 over Seama Wash carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA Route 24 over Seama Wash?
The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA Route 24 over Seama Wash?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.