IRR BIA RTE 78 over Chamisa Wash
GoodSandoval County, New Mexico · East Edge of Zia Pueblo · Structure no. 00000000000M140
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 78 over Chamisa Wash is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 78 over Chamisa Wash in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 78 over Chamisa Wash built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 78 over Chamisa Wash in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 78 over Chamisa Wash carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 78 over Chamisa Wash?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 78 over Chamisa Wash?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.