US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 62 over Chical Lateral

Good

Valencia County, New Mexico · Isleta Pueblo · Structure no. 00000000000M142

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 62 over Chical Lateral is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 62 over Chical Lateral in Valencia County, New Mexico. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 62
CrossesChical Lateral
LocationIsleta Pueblo
RouteFederal Lands Road 62
Coordinates34.86701, -106.67055
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic351 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 62 over Chical Lateral built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 62 over Chical Lateral 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 62 over Chical Lateral carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 62 over Chical Lateral?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 62 over Chical Lateral?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.