US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N4022 over Coury Lateral Canal

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · 3.3M S 6M W JCT 44 & 3003 · Structure no. 00000000000N817

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
631
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N4022 over Coury Lateral Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying IRR BIA RTE N4022 over Coury Lateral Canal in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 631 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 738 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N4022
CrossesCoury Lateral Canal
Location3.3M S 6M W JCT 44 & 3003
RouteFederal Lands Road 4022
Coordinates36.54825, -108.01686
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic631 (2023)
Projected traffic738 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 N4022 over Coury Lateral Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N4022 over Coury Lateral Canal 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 N4022 over Coury Lateral Canal carry?

About 631 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N4022 over Coury Lateral Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N4022 over Coury Lateral Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.