IRR BIA RTE 34 over San Fidel Creek
PoorCibola County, New Mexico · 2.9 KM West of Acomita · Structure no. 00000000000M124
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 61 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 34 over San Fidel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 34 over San Fidel Creek in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 702 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 34 over San Fidel Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 34 over San Fidel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 34 over San Fidel Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 34 over San Fidel Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 34 over San Fidel Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.