NM-498 over Montoya Main Lateral
GoodDona Ana County, New Mexico · 2.13 MI N Mexico Boundary · Structure no. 000000000007394
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,248
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-498 over Montoya Main Lateral is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NM-498 over Montoya Main Lateral in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 66 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,248 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,057 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-498 over Montoya Main Lateral built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is NM-498 over Montoya Main Lateral in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does NM-498 over Montoya Main Lateral carry?
About 2,248 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NM-498 over Montoya Main Lateral?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NM-498 over Montoya Main Lateral?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.