US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N12 over Todilito Wash

Fair

McKinley County, New Mexico · 0.5 MI North of Navajo Nm · Structure no. 00000000000N613

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,443
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N12 over Todilito Wash is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR BIA RTE N12 over Todilito Wash in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 8,443 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2040. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N12
CrossesTodilito Wash
Location0.5 MI North of Navajo Nm
RouteFederal Lands Road 0N12
Coordinates35.91519, -109.03286
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,443 (2023)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 N12 over Todilito Wash built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N12 over Todilito 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 N12 over Todilito Wash carry?

About 8,443 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N12 over Todilito Wash?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N12 over Todilito Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.