US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N364 over Salt Creek

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · 8.3 KM W of Shiprock · Structure no. 00000000000N263

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,850
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N364 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR BIA RTE N364 over Salt Creek in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,204 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N364
CrossesSalt Creek
Location8.3 KM W of Shiprock
RouteFederal Lands Road 0N364
Coordinates36.82575, -108.72553
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2022)
Projected traffic3,204 by 2032
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE N364 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N364 over Salt 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 IRR BIA RTE N364 over Salt Creek carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N364 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N364 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.