NM-498 over Rio Grande
FairDona Ana County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI W of NM-273/ANAPRA · Structure no. 000000000007276
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 690 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,248
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-498 over Rio Grande is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-498 over Rio Grande in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,248 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,057 by 2043. The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long and 47 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-498 over Rio Grande built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-498 over Rio Grande 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 NM-498 over Rio Grande carry?
About 2,248 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NM-498 over Rio Grande?
The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns NM-498 over Rio Grande?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.