US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 82 over Jemez River

Good

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 0.7KM West of Jemez Puebl · Structure no. 0000M20706T0104

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 82 over Jemez River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 82 over Jemez River in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 82
CrossesJemez River
Location0.7KM West of Jemez Puebl
RouteFederal Lands Road 82
Coordinates35.61721, -106.7338
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
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 82 over Jemez River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 82 over Jemez River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 82 over Jemez River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 82 over Jemez River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 82 over Jemez River?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.