IRR BIA RTE 700 over Rio Pueblo De Taos
FairTaos County, New Mexico · In Taos Pueblo Village · Structure no. 00000000000M205
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 700 over Rio Pueblo De Taos is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR BIA RTE 700 over Rio Pueblo De Taos in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 819 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 700 over Rio Pueblo De Taos built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 700 over Rio Pueblo De Taos 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 700 over Rio Pueblo De Taos carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 700 over Rio Pueblo De Taos?
The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 700 over Rio Pueblo De Taos?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.