US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 38 over Canyon Largo Wash

Fair

Valencia County, New Mexico · 2.7 KM South of Mccartys · Structure no. 00000000000M126

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 38 over Canyon Largo Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 38 over Canyon Largo Wash in Valencia County, New Mexico. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 38
CrossesCanyon Largo Wash
Location2.7 KM South of Mccartys
RouteFederal Lands Road 38
Coordinates35.04277, -107.66239
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2021)
Projected traffic135 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$26,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 38 over Canyon Largo Wash built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 38 over Canyon Largo Wash 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 38 over Canyon Largo Wash carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 38 over Canyon Largo Wash?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 38 over Canyon Largo Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.