US Bridges

IRR/US-64 over Shoe Game Wash

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · New Mex./Ariz State Line · Structure no. 000000000005865

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,813
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/US-64 over Shoe Game Wash is a concrete culvert carrying IRR/US-64 over Shoe Game Wash in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 4,813 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,545 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR/US-64
CrossesShoe Game Wash
LocationNew Mex./Ariz State Line
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountySan Juan County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.87116, -109.0448
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,813 (2023)
Projected traffic6,545 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$124,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR/US-64 over Shoe Game Wash built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/US-64 over Shoe Game 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does IRR/US-64 over Shoe Game Wash carry?

About 4,813 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IRR/US-64 over Shoe Game Wash?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IRR/US-64 over Shoe Game Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.