US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N5000 over Captain Tom Wash

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · 5.0 MI E of Toadlena T.P. · Structure no. 00000000000N249

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
86 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N5000 over Captain Tom Wash is a steel culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE N5000 over Captain Tom Wash in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE N5000
CrossesCaptain Tom Wash
Location5.0 MI E of Toadlena T.P.
RouteFederal Lands Road N5000
CountySan Juan County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.23722, -108.80286
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2021)
Projected traffic326 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Captain Tom Wash built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N5000 over Captain Tom 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 Captain Tom Wash carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N5000 over Captain Tom Wash?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N5000 over Captain Tom Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.