IRR BIA RTE N7140 over Rio Puerco Wash
FairMcKinley County, New Mexico · 13 MI SW of Gallup Nm · Structure no. 00000000000N422
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 256 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 178
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE N7140 over Rio Puerco Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N7140 over Rio Puerco 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE N7140 over Rio Puerco Wash built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE N7140 over Rio Puerco 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 N7140 over Rio Puerco Wash carry?
About 178 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE N7140 over Rio Puerco Wash?
The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE N7140 over Rio Puerco Wash?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.