US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 804 over Arroyo

Good

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · RTE 804 at Tesuque Pueblo · Structure no. 00000000000M213

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 804
CrossesArroyo
LocationRTE 804 at Tesuque Pueblo
RouteFederal Lands Road 804
Coordinates35.79215, -105.95717
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 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 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 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 804 over Arroyo?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.