IRR BIA RTE N5099 over Montezuma Creek
FairSan Juan County, Utah · 0.4MI South of Hatch T.P. · Structure no. 00000000000N231
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 185 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 379
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE N5099 over Montezuma Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N5099 over Montezuma Creek in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 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 379 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 538 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE N5099 over Montezuma Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE N5099 over Montezuma 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 N5099 over Montezuma Creek carry?
About 379 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE N5099 over Montezuma Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE N5099 over Montezuma Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.