IRR BIA Rt 701/702 over Rio Pueblo De Taos
FairTaos County, New Mexico · 2 KM SE of Taos · Structure no. 00000000000M217
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA Rt 701/702 over Rio Pueblo De Taos is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA Rt 701/702 over Rio Pueblo De Taos in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,031 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA Rt 701/702 over Rio Pueblo De Taos built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA Rt 701/702 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 Rt 701/702 over Rio Pueblo De Taos carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA Rt 701/702 over Rio Pueblo De Taos?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA Rt 701/702 over Rio Pueblo De Taos?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.