IRR BIA RTE 78 over Jemez River
PoorSandoval County, New Mexico · At Zia Pueblo · Structure no. 00000000000M133
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 326 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 78 over Jemez River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 78 over Jemez River in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 702 by 2043. The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 78 over Jemez River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 78 over Jemez 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 78 over Jemez River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 78 over Jemez River?
The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 78 over Jemez River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.