US-491 Nbl over Captain Tom Wash
GoodSan Juan County, New Mexico · 9.7 Miles North of Nm 134 · Structure no. 000000000009340
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 191 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,055
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-491 Nbl over Captain Tom Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-491 Nbl over Captain Tom Wash in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 191 ft (58.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-491 Nbl over Captain Tom Wash built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-491 Nbl over Captain Tom Wash 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US-491 Nbl over Captain Tom Wash carry?
About 6,055 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-491 Nbl over Captain Tom Wash?
The structure is 191 ft (58.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US-491 Nbl over Captain Tom Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.