IRR BIA RTE 149 over Drainage Ditch
GoodMcKinley County, New Mexico · In Ramah New Mexico · Structure no. 00000000000M803
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 149 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 149 over Drainage Ditch in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 149 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 149 over Drainage Ditch 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 149 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 149 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 149 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.