US Bridges

IRR/US-491-NBL over Pena Blanca Arroyo

Good

San Juan County, New Mexico · 1.86 M N Road to Toadlena · Structure no. 000000000009339

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,055
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/US-491-NBL over Pena Blanca Arroyo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR/US-491-NBL over Pena Blanca Arroyo in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 6,055 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,234 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesIRR/US-491-NBL
CrossesPena Blanca Arroyo
Location1.86 M N Road to Toadlena
RouteU.S. Route 491
Coordinates36.35922, -108.72044
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,055 (2023)
Projected traffic8,234 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 IRR/US-491-NBL over Pena Blanca Arroyo built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/US-491-NBL over Pena Blanca Arroyo 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IRR/US-491-NBL over Pena Blanca Arroyo carry?

About 6,055 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IRR/US-491-NBL over Pena Blanca Arroyo?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IRR/US-491-NBL over Pena Blanca Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.