IRR BIA RTE N5 over Chaco Wash
FairSan Juan County, New Mexico · 3.7 MI W of Burnhams T.P. · Structure no. 00000000000N201
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 603 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 284
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE N5 over Chaco Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N5 over Chaco Wash in San Juan 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 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2040. The structure is 603 ft (183.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 N5 over Chaco Wash built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE N5 over Chaco 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N5 over Chaco Wash carry?
About 284 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE N5 over Chaco Wash?
The structure is 603 ft (183.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE N5 over Chaco Wash?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.