FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IRR BIA RTE N5001

Carrying IRR BIA RTE N5001 over TOADLENA WASH

0.1MI NORTH TOADLENA T.P., San Juan, New Mexico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IRR BIA RTE N5001

The IRR BIA RTE N5001 bridge in San Juan, New Mexico carries IRR BIA RTE N5001 over TOADLENA WASH. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 127 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How IRR BIA RTE N5001 compares

▼ 23.4
Load rating vs New Mexico average (34.8 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of New Mexico bridges
51
Bridges in San Juan · 4 in Poor condition
IRR BIA RTE N5001 11.4 t
New Mexico average 34.8 t

Live comparison across New Mexico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
21.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
11.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
5.1 m (17 ft)
Owner
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Avg Daily Traffic
127 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000000N241

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

IRR BIA RTE N5001 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare IRR BIA RTE N5001 against other structures in San Juan 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 N5001?

IRR BIA RTE N5001 in San Juan, New Mexico has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IRR BIA RTE N5001 inspected?

IRR BIA RTE N5001'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 127 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 N5001 is currently shown as Poor 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 N5001?

IRR BIA RTE N5001 has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IRR BIA RTE N5001?

IRR BIA RTE N5001 is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.

How old is IRR BIA RTE N5001 and does age affect safety?

IRR BIA RTE N5001 was built in 1988, making it 38 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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