US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N3003 over Navajo Wash

Good

San Juan County, New Mexico · 5.8 M S 6.2M W Farmington · Structure no. 00000000000N814

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,768
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N3003 over Navajo Wash is a steel culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE N3003 over Navajo Wash 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 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 2,768 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,446 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N3003
CrossesNavajo Wash
Location5.8 M S 6.2M W Farmington
RouteFederal Lands Road 3003
Coordinates36.64714, -108.30858
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,768 (2022)
Projected traffic3,446 by 2040
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 N3003 over Navajo Wash built?

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

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N3003 over Navajo 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N3003 over Navajo Wash carry?

About 2,768 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N3003 over Navajo Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N3003 over Navajo Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.