Navajo Blvd over South Fork Puerco River
PoorMcKinley County, New Mexico · North Gate · Structure no. DAPATEWIN000070
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Navajo Blvd over South Fork Puerco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Navajo Blvd over South Fork Puerco River in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Navajo Blvd over South Fork Puerco River built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is Navajo Blvd over South Fork Puerco River 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 Navajo Blvd over South Fork Puerco River carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Navajo Blvd over South Fork Puerco River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Navajo Blvd over South Fork Puerco River?
It is owned by the Army.