IRR BIA RTE 9 over Wash
FairRio Arriba County, New Mexico · 8.5 KM NW of Dulce Nm · Structure no. 00000000000M311
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 9 over Wash is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying IRR BIA RTE 9 over Wash in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 100 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 9 over Wash built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 9 over Wash 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 9 over Wash carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 9 over Wash?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 9 over Wash?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.