US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 125 over Dry Wash

Fair

Cibola County, New Mexico · .8KM SW Ramah Chapter Hse · Structure no. 00000000000M801

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 125 over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 125 over Dry Wash in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 125
CrossesDry Wash
Location.8KM SW Ramah Chapter Hse
RouteFederal Lands Road 125
Coordinates34.99547, -108.41583
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic351 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 125 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 125 over Dry Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 125 over Dry Wash carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 125 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 125 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.