US Bridges

BIA Rt. 111 over Nambe River

FairPosted for load

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · Nambe Campground · Structure no. 0000M25708B0223

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

BIA Rt. 111 over Nambe River is a steel culvert carrying BIA Rt. 111 over Nambe River 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBIA Rt. 111
CrossesNambe River
LocationNambe Campground
RouteFederal Lands Road 111
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.84895, -105.91261
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
Trucks0%
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$28,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BIA Rt. 111 over Nambe River built?

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

What condition is BIA Rt. 111 over Nambe River 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 Rt. 111 over Nambe River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is BIA Rt. 111 over Nambe River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns BIA Rt. 111 over Nambe River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.