US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N9 over Peach Springs Wash

Fair

McKinley County, New Mexico · 2.3 MI East Coyote Canyon · Structure no. 00000000000N685

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,135
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N9 over Peach Springs Wash is a steel culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE N9 over Peach Springs Wash in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 55 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 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,079 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE N9
CrossesPeach Springs Wash
Location2.3 MI East Coyote Canyon
RouteFederal Lands Road 0N9
CountyMcKinley County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.79069, -108.52781
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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,135 (2023)
Projected traffic2,079 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 N9 over Peach Springs Wash built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N9 over Peach Springs 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 N9 over Peach Springs Wash carry?

About 1,135 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N9 over Peach Springs Wash?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N9 over Peach Springs Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.