US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N9 over Ditch Drainage

Good

McKinley County, New Mexico · 1 MI E Coyote Canyon Comm · Structure no. 00000000000N688

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,672
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N9 over Ditch Drainage is a steel culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE N9 over Ditch Drainage in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N9
CrossesDitch Drainage
Location1 MI E Coyote Canyon Comm
RouteFederal Lands Road 0N9
Coordinates35.77586, -108.61958
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 closed61.5 mi (99 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 Ditch Drainage built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N9 over Ditch Drainage 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 IRR BIA RTE N9 over Ditch Drainage carry?

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

How long is IRR BIA RTE N9 over Ditch Drainage?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N9 over Ditch Drainage?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.