US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 201 over Bypass

Good

Taos County, New Mexico · S Edge of Picuris Pueblo · Structure no. 00000000000M218

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 201 over Bypass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 201 over Bypass in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 201
CrossesBypass
LocationS Edge of Picuris Pueblo
RouteFederal Lands Road 201
Coordinates36.19757, -105.71221
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 201 over Bypass built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 201 over Bypass 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 Bypass carry?

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

How long is IRR BIA RTE 201 over Bypass?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 201 over Bypass?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.