US Bridges

BIA Route 101 over Inlet to Nambe Reservoir

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · East of Nambe Reservoir · Structure no. 0000M25708B0220

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

BIA Route 101 over Inlet to Nambe Reservoir is a concrete culvert carrying BIA Route 101 over Inlet to Nambe Reservoir in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBIA Route 101
CrossesInlet to Nambe Reservoir
LocationEast of Nambe Reservoir
RouteFederal Lands Road 101
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.84969, -105.89581
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 BIA Route 101 over Inlet to Nambe Reservoir built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is BIA Route 101 over Inlet to Nambe Reservoir 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 BIA Route 101 over Inlet to Nambe Reservoir carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is BIA Route 101 over Inlet to Nambe Reservoir?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns BIA Route 101 over Inlet to Nambe Reservoir?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.