FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IRR BIA RTE N3003

Carrying IRR BIA RTE N3003 over DRAINAGE DITCH

8.1MI S,6 MI E FARMINGTON, San Juan, New Mexico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IRR BIA RTE N3003

The IRR BIA RTE N3003 bridge in San Juan, New Mexico carries IRR BIA RTE N3003 over DRAINAGE DITCH. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 24.9 meters (82 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,945 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How IRR BIA RTE N3003 compares

▼ 2.1
Load rating vs New Mexico average (34.8 t)
Bottom 48%
Lower load rating than 52% of New Mexico bridges
51
Bridges in San Juan · 4 in Poor condition
IRR BIA RTE N3003 32.7 t
New Mexico average 34.8 t

Live comparison across New Mexico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
24.9 m (82 ft)
Deck Width
11.2 m (37 ft)
Owner
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Avg Daily Traffic
2,945 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000000N804

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) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IRR BIA RTE N3003 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 N3003 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 N3003?

IRR BIA RTE N3003 in San Juan, New Mexico has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IRR BIA RTE N3003 inspected?

IRR BIA RTE N3003'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 2,945 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 N3003 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 N3003?

IRR BIA RTE N3003 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IRR BIA RTE N3003?

IRR BIA RTE N3003 is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.

How old is IRR BIA RTE N3003 and does age affect safety?

IRR BIA RTE N3003 was built in 1975, making it 51 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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