US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N4065 over Amarillo Canal No 2

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · 11 MI S 8 MI W Farmington · Structure no. 00000000000N809

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N4065 over Amarillo Canal No 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N4065 over Amarillo Canal No 2 in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N4065
CrossesAmarillo Canal No 2
Location11 MI S 8 MI W Farmington
RouteFederal Lands Road 4065
Coordinates36.56774, -108.35042
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2023)
Projected traffic229 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 N4065 over Amarillo Canal No 2 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N4065 over Amarillo Canal No 2 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N4065 over Amarillo Canal No 2 carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N4065 over Amarillo Canal No 2?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N4065 over Amarillo Canal No 2?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.