US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N5000 over Tocito Wash

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · 4 MI West of Tocito · Structure no. 00000000000N246

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N5000 over Tocito Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N5000 over Tocito 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 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N5000
CrossesTocito Wash
Location4 MI West of Tocito
RouteFederal Lands Road N5003
Coordinates36.40647, -108.78408
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2021)
Projected traffic143 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 N5000 over Tocito Wash built?

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

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N5000 over Tocito 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 N5000 over Tocito Wash carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N5000 over Tocito Wash?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N5000 over Tocito Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.