US Bridges

Red Rock Road over Rio San Jose

Good

Cibola County, New Mexico · .28 Sm NE of Mesita Nm · Structure no. 0000M21707B0156

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

Red Rock Road over Rio San Jose is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Rock Road over Rio San Jose 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRed Rock Road
CrossesRio San Jose
Location.28 Sm NE of Mesita Nm
RouteFederal Lands Road 52
Coordinates35.02002, -107.31095
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic52 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Red Rock Road over Rio San Jose built?

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

What condition is Red Rock Road over Rio San Jose 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 Red Rock Road over Rio San Jose carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Red Rock Road over Rio San Jose?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Red Rock Road over Rio San Jose?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.