US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 804 over Arroyo

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · At Tesuque Pueblo · Structure no. 00000000000M212

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 804 over Arroyo is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 804 over Arroyo in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 804
CrossesArroyo
LocationAt Tesuque Pueblo
RouteFederal Lands Road 804
Coordinates35.7989, -105.96326
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic234 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 804 over Arroyo built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 804 over Arroyo 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 804 over Arroyo carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 804 over Arroyo?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 804 over Arroyo?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.