US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 201 over Rio Pueblo River

Good

Taos County, New Mexico · S.Edge San Lorenzo Pueblo · Structure no. 00000000000M209

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 201 over Rio Pueblo River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 201 over Rio Pueblo River in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 201
CrossesRio Pueblo River
LocationS.Edge San Lorenzo Pueblo
RouteFederal Lands Road 201
Coordinates36.19879, -105.71095
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic585 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 IRR BIA RTE 201 over Rio Pueblo River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 201 over Rio Pueblo River 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 IRR BIA RTE 201 over Rio Pueblo River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 201 over Rio Pueblo River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 201 over Rio Pueblo River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.