Fdr 70 over American Creek
FairRio Arriba County, New Mexico · 2 MI Se/O San Gregorio TR · Structure no. 031002000001201
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 70 over American Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 70 over American Creek in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 70 over American Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 70 over American Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 70 over American Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Fdr 70 over American Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 70 over American Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.