IRR BIA RTE N108 over Wash
PoorPosted for loadMcKinley County, New Mexico · In Tohatchi N.M. · Structure no. 00000000000N651
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE N108 over Wash is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying IRR BIA RTE N108 over Wash in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,053 by 2036. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 N108 over Wash built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE N108 over Wash in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N108 over Wash carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE N108 over Wash?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE N108 over Wash?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.