IRR BIA RTE 9 over Navajo River
FairRio Arriba County, New Mexico · 6.4 KM West of Dulce Nm · Structure no. 00000000000M317
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 9 over Navajo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 9 over Navajo River in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 9 over Navajo River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 9 over Navajo River 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 9 over Navajo River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 9 over Navajo River?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 9 over Navajo River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.