US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N9652 over Indian Creek

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · 3.0 MI West of Rock Point · Structure no. 00000000000N488

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N9652 over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N9652 over Indian Creek in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N9652
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3.0 MI West of Rock Point
RouteFederal Lands Road N9652
Coordinates36.0735, -108.31881
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$120,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE N9652 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N9652 over Indian 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N9652 over Indian Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N9652 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N9652 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.