US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 27 over San Jose River

Good

Cibola County, New Mexico · East Edge of Mccartys · Structure no. 00000000000M161

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
788
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 27 over San Jose River is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 27 over San Jose River in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 788 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 27
CrossesSan Jose River
LocationEast Edge of Mccartys
RouteFederal Lands Road 27
Coordinates35.06443, -107.66774
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic788 (2023)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 27 over San Jose River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 27 over San Jose River 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 RTE 27 over San Jose River carry?

About 788 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 27 over San Jose River?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 27 over San Jose River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.