IRR BIA Route 51 over Black Canyon Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · 3KM N of Sutherland Dam · Structure no. 00000000000J150
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 124 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA Route 51 over Black Canyon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying IRR BIA Route 51 over Black Canyon Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA Route 51 over Black Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA Route 51 over Black Canyon Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does IRR BIA Route 51 over Black Canyon Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA Route 51 over Black Canyon Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA Route 51 over Black Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.