US-491 over NM-264
FairMcKinley County, New Mexico · US-491/NM-264 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000008572
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,474
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-491 over NM-264 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-491 over NM-264 in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 10,474 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,244 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-491 over NM-264 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-491 over NM-264 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US-491 over NM-264 carry?
About 10,474 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US-491 over NM-264?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US-491 over NM-264?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.