US Bridges

US-64/491 Ebl over San Juan River

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · US-64 Shiprock · Structure no. 000000000007148

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,006 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
16,829
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64/491 Ebl over San Juan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-64/491 Ebl over San Juan River in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 16,829 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,887 by 2043. The structure is 1,006 ft (306.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-64/491 Ebl
CrossesSan Juan River
LocationUS-64 Shiprock
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates36.78115, -108.69194
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,006 ft (306.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,829 (2023)
Projected traffic22,887 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-64/491 Ebl over San Juan River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-64/491 Ebl over San Juan River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US-64/491 Ebl over San Juan River carry?

About 16,829 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-64/491 Ebl over San Juan River?

The structure is 1,006 ft (306.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-64/491 Ebl over San Juan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.