US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 2 over Ojo Caliente Wash

Good

Cibola County, New Mexico · Ojo Caliente · Structure no. 00000000000M418

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 2 over Ojo Caliente Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 2 over Ojo Caliente Wash in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 2
CrossesOjo Caliente Wash
LocationOjo Caliente
RouteFederal Lands Road 2
Coordinates34.91536, -108.96639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic117 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2 over Ojo Caliente Wash built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Ojo Caliente 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 2 over Ojo Caliente Wash carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Ojo Caliente Wash?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 2 over Ojo Caliente Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.