US Bridges

IRR/CR-10 over Bread Springs Wash

FairPosted for load

McKinley County, New Mexico · 1.3 MI E NM-602 @ MP-22.9 · Structure no. 000000000008877

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
95 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
337
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/CR-10 over Bread Springs Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR/CR-10 over Bread Springs Wash in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 337 vehicles a day, projected to reach 458 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesIRR/CR-10
CrossesBread Springs Wash
Location1.3 MI E NM-602 @ MP-22.9
RouteCounty Highway 31010
Coordinates35.41924, -108.7188
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2023)
Projected traffic458 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$95,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR/CR-10 over Bread Springs Wash built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/CR-10 over Bread Springs 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IRR/CR-10 over Bread Springs Wash carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is IRR/CR-10 over Bread Springs Wash?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns IRR/CR-10 over Bread Springs Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.