FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IRR BIA RTE N3005

Carrying IRR BIA RTE N3005 over COAL WASH

8.6M S,13M W FARMINGTON, San Juan, New Mexico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IRR BIA RTE N3005

The IRR BIA RTE N3005 bridge in San Juan, New Mexico carries IRR BIA RTE N3005 over COAL WASH. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.5 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 841 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 culvert 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 99.9 metric tons.

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

How IRR BIA RTE N3005 compares

▲ 65.1
Load rating vs New Mexico average (34.8 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of New Mexico bridges
51
Bridges in San Juan · 4 in Poor condition
IRR BIA RTE N3005 99.9 t
New Mexico average 34.8 t

Live comparison across New Mexico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.5 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
42.0 m (138 ft)
Owner
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Avg Daily Traffic
841 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000000N815

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IRR BIA RTE N3005 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 N3005 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 N3005?

IRR BIA RTE N3005 in San Juan, New Mexico on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IRR BIA RTE N3005 inspected?

IRR BIA RTE N3005'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 841 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 N3005 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 N3005?

IRR BIA RTE N3005 has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IRR BIA RTE N3005?

IRR BIA RTE N3005 is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.

How old is IRR BIA RTE N3005 and does age affect safety?

IRR BIA RTE N3005 was built in 1978, making it 48 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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