IRR BIA RTE 5 over LA Jara Creek
PoorRio Arriba County, New Mexico · 10 KM S US 64 on BIA 5 · Structure no. 00000000000M320
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 5 over LA Jara Creek is a steel culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 5 over LA Jara Creek in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 65 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 5 over LA Jara Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 5 over LA Jara Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 5 over LA Jara Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 5 over LA Jara Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 5 over LA Jara Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.