US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N5080 over Brimhall Wash

Good

San Juan County, New Mexico · Burnham Chapter House · Structure no. 00000000000N265

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N5080 over Brimhall Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N5080 over Brimhall Wash in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N5080
CrossesBrimhall Wash
LocationBurnham Chapter House
RouteFederal Lands Road N5080
Coordinates36.36769, -108.49872
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2021)
Projected traffic252 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 N5080 over Brimhall Wash built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N5080 over Brimhall 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 N5080 over Brimhall Wash carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N5080 over Brimhall Wash?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N5080 over Brimhall Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.