US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N9 over Kiminola Wash

Fair

McKinley County, New Mexico · 13.1 MI NE of Crownpoint · Structure no. 00000000000N405

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
882
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N9 over Kiminola Wash is a concrete channel beam carrying IRR BIA RTE N9 over Kiminola Wash in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 882 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,032 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.7 mi (117 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE N9
CrossesKiminola Wash
Location13.1 MI NE of Crownpoint
RouteFederal Lands Road 0N9
CountyMcKinley County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.78356, -108.01939
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic882 (2023)
Projected traffic1,032 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.7 mi (117 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 N9 over Kiminola Wash built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N9 over Kiminola 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 N9 over Kiminola Wash carry?

About 882 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N9 over Kiminola Wash?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N9 over Kiminola Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.