IRR BIA RTE 2 over Chavez Wash
GoodCibola County, New Mexico · 7.2 KM E of Az State Line · Structure no. 00000000000M421
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 2 over Chavez Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 2 over Chavez Wash in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 63 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 RTE 2 over Chavez Wash built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Chavez 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 Chavez Wash carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Chavez Wash?
The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 2 over Chavez Wash?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.