US Bridges

Subdivision Access over Wash

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · Sheep Springs · Structure no. 2511001P0000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

Subdivision Access over Wash is a steel culvert carrying Subdivision Access over Wash in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSubdivision Access
CrossesWash
LocationSheep Springs
CountySan Juan County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.14837, -108.70637
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
Trucks0%
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

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$12,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Subdivision Access over Wash built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Subdivision Access over Wash 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Subdivision Access over Wash carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Subdivision Access over Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Subdivision Access over Wash?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.