IRR BIA RTE 600 over Santa Clara Creek
FairRio Arriba County, New Mexico · In Santa Clara Pueblo · Structure no. 00000000000M206
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 600 over Santa Clara Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 600 over Santa Clara Creek in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 600 over Santa Clara Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 600 over Santa Clara Creek 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 600 over Santa Clara Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 600 over Santa Clara Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 600 over Santa Clara Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.