Us-491 over Nm118/bnsf Rr/rio Puerco

Good Condition52 years old28,030 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyMcKinley
LocationJct Us-602/nm-118/gallup
CarriesUs-491
CrossesNm118/bnsf Rr/rio Puerco
Coordinates35.52407, -108.75842

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length955.1 ft (291.1 m)
Max Span159.1 ft (48.5 m)
Deck Width75.1 ft (22.9 m)
Deck Area6666.2 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1974 (reconstructed 2007)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic28,030 (2023)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000007384

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