US Bridges

BIA Route N9 over Coyote Canyon Wash

Good

McKinley County, New Mexico · 1MI E Coyote Canyon Vill. · Structure no. 00000000000N687

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,672
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

BIA Route N9 over Coyote Canyon Wash is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying BIA Route N9 over Coyote Canyon Wash in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,672 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,126 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBIA Route N9
CrossesCoyote Canyon Wash
Location1MI E Coyote Canyon Vill.
RouteFederal Lands Road 0N9
Coordinates35.77672, -108.61822
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,672 (2023)
Projected traffic3,126 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 BIA Route N9 over Coyote Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is BIA Route N9 over Coyote Canyon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does BIA Route N9 over Coyote Canyon Wash carry?

About 2,672 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is BIA Route N9 over Coyote Canyon Wash?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns BIA Route N9 over Coyote Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.