IRR BIA RTE N11 over Rio Puerco Wash
FairMcKinley County, New Mexico · 8.5 MI NE of Church Rock · Structure no. 00000000000N482
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 205 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE N11 over Rio Puerco Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N11 over Rio Puerco Wash in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 N11 over Rio Puerco Wash built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE N11 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 N11 over Rio Puerco Wash carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE N11 over Rio Puerco Wash?
The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE N11 over Rio Puerco Wash?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.