IRR BIA RTE 709 over Lucero Creek
FairTaos County, New Mexico · 3.4 KM NW of Taos Pueblo · Structure no. 00000000000M204
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 709 over Lucero Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 709 over Lucero Creek in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 709 over Lucero Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 709 over Lucero Creek 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 RTE 709 over Lucero Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 709 over Lucero Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 709 over Lucero Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.