US Bridges

IRR BIA Rt 403 over Rio Pojoaque

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · Ildefonso Pueblo · Structure no. 00000000000M215

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA Rt 403 over Rio Pojoaque is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA Rt 403 over Rio Pojoaque in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 702 by 2043. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIRR BIA Rt 403
CrossesRio Pojoaque
LocationIldefonso Pueblo
RouteFederal Lands Road 403
Coordinates35.89926, -106.11252
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic702 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 Rt 403 over Rio Pojoaque built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA Rt 403 over Rio Pojoaque 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 Rt 403 over Rio Pojoaque carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA Rt 403 over Rio Pojoaque?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA Rt 403 over Rio Pojoaque?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.