US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 4178 over Irrigation Canal

Good

San Juan County, New Mexico · 2KM East of Nm RTE 371 · Structure no. 0000N48796B0822

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 4178 over Irrigation Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 4178 over Irrigation Canal in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 4178
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location2KM East of Nm RTE 371
RouteFederal Lands Road 4178
Coordinates36.51883, -108.21108
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
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 4178 over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 4178 over Irrigation Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 4178 over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 4178 over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 4178 over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.