US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 806 over Rio Tesuque River

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · In Tesuque Pueblo · Structure no. 00000000000M203

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 806 over Rio Tesuque River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 806 over Rio Tesuque River in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 806
CrossesRio Tesuque River
LocationIn Tesuque Pueblo
RouteFederal Lands Road 806
Coordinates35.80283, -105.97372
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic585 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 806 over Rio Tesuque River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 806 over Rio Tesuque River 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 806 over Rio Tesuque River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 806 over Rio Tesuque River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 806 over Rio Tesuque River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.