IRR BIA RTE N9603 over Crystal Creek
PoorPosted for loadSan Juan County, New Mexico · 1 MI East of Crystal Nm · Structure no. 00000000000N667
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE N9603 over Crystal Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying IRR BIA RTE N9603 over Crystal Creek in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 N9603 over Crystal Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE N9603 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 N9603 over Crystal Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is IRR BIA RTE N9603 over Crystal Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE N9603 over Crystal Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.