US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N36 over Wash

Good

San Juan County, New Mexico · 1MI E 1.8MI S Kirtland Nm · Structure no. 00000000000N239

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,450
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N36 over Wash is a steel culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE N36 over Wash in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,475 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 181 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N36
CrossesWash
Location1MI E 1.8MI S Kirtland Nm
RouteFederal Lands Road 0N36
Coordinates36.71061, -108.3435
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width181 ft (55.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,450 (2022)
Projected traffic4,475 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N36 over Wash built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N36 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N36 over Wash carry?

About 4,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N36 over Wash?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 181 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N36 over Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.