IRR BIA RTE 39 over Navajo River
PoorPosted for loadRio Arriba County, New Mexico · 6.6 KM NW of Dulce Nm · Structure no. 00000000000M302
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 39 over Navajo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 39 over Navajo River in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 IRR BIA RTE 39 over Navajo River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 39 over Navajo 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 IRR BIA RTE 39 over Navajo River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 39 over Navajo River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 39 over Navajo River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.