IRR BIA RTE N321 over Crystal Creek
PoorSan Juan County, New Mexico · In Crystal New Mexico · Structure no. 00000000000N616
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 86 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 254
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE N321 over Crystal Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N321 over Crystal Creek in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 2 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 254 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE N321 over Crystal Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE N321 over Crystal 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N321 over Crystal Creek carry?
About 254 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE N321 over Crystal Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE N321 over Crystal Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.