US Bridges

BIA Rt. 101 over Dry Wash

Good

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · East of Nambe Reservoir · Structure no. 0000M25708B0222

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

BIA Rt. 101 over Dry Wash is a steel culvert carrying BIA Rt. 101 over Dry Wash in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBIA Rt. 101
CrossesDry Wash
LocationEast of Nambe Reservoir
RouteFederal Lands Road 101
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.84852, -105.89759
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic100 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was BIA Rt. 101 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is BIA Rt. 101 over Dry Wash 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 BIA Rt. 101 over Dry Wash carry?

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

How long is BIA Rt. 101 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns BIA Rt. 101 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.