IRR BIA RTE 85
Carrying IRR BIA RTE 85 over RIO GRANDE RIVER
IN SAN FELIPE PUEBL0, Sandoval, New Mexico
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IRR BIA RTE 85
The IRR BIA RTE 85 bridge in Sandoval, New Mexico carries IRR BIA RTE 85 over RIO GRANDE RIVER. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 122.5 meters (402 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Mexico bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IRR BIA RTE 85 compares
Live comparison across New Mexico.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 122.5 m (402 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.1 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000000M101
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IRR BIA RTE 85 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare IRR BIA RTE 85 against other structures in Sandoval and across New Mexico. New Mexico bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for IRR BIA RTE 85?
IRR BIA RTE 85 in Sandoval, New Mexico has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IRR BIA RTE 85 inspected?
IRR BIA RTE 85's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRR BIA RTE 85 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IRR BIA RTE 85?
IRR BIA RTE 85 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IRR BIA RTE 85?
IRR BIA RTE 85 is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
How old is IRR BIA RTE 85 and does age affect safety?
IRR BIA RTE 85 was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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