US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N7015 over Torreon Chapter Wash

Fair

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI N Torreon Ch House · Structure no. 00000000000N481

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N7015 over Torreon Chapter Wash is a steel culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE N7015 over Torreon Chapter Wash in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE N7015
CrossesTorreon Chapter Wash
Location0.1 MI N Torreon Ch House
RouteFederal Lands Road N7015
CountySandoval County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.77728, -107.25214
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic500 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE N7015 over Torreon Chapter Wash built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N7015 over Torreon Chapter 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N7015 over Torreon Chapter Wash carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N7015 over Torreon Chapter Wash?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N7015 over Torreon Chapter Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.