US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 34 over Rinconada Creek

Good

Cibola County, New Mexico · 3.2 KM East of Mccartys · Structure no. 0000M20703B0122

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 34 over Rinconada Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 34 over Rinconada Creek in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 34
CrossesRinconada Creek
Location3.2 KM East of Mccartys
RouteFederal Lands Road 34
Coordinates35.06102, -107.63506
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2021)
Projected traffic645 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 34 over Rinconada Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 34 over Rinconada Creek 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 34 over Rinconada Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 34 over Rinconada Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 34 over Rinconada Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.