US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N7055 over Church Camp Wash

Good

McKinley County, New Mexico · 2MI N & 1MI W of Pinedale · Structure no. 00000000000N486

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N7055 over Church Camp Wash is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR BIA RTE N7055 over Church Camp Wash in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N7055
CrossesChurch Camp Wash
Location2MI N & 1MI W of Pinedale
RouteFederal Lands Road N7055
Coordinates35.59094, -108.47836
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2023)
Projected traffic119 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE N7055 over Church Camp Wash built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N7055 over Church Camp Wash 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 N7055 over Church Camp Wash carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N7055 over Church Camp Wash?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N7055 over Church Camp Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.