IRR BIA RTE N7044 over Whitewater Arroyo Wash
FairMcKinley County, New Mexico · 1M W of Chichiltah School · Structure no. 00000000000N477
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 304
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE N7044 over Whitewater Arroyo Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE N7044 over Whitewater Arroyo Wash in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 304 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 356 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 N7044 over Whitewater Arroyo Wash built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE N7044 over Whitewater Arroyo 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 N7044 over Whitewater Arroyo Wash carry?
About 304 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE N7044 over Whitewater Arroyo Wash?
The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE N7044 over Whitewater Arroyo Wash?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.