US-491
Carrying US-491 over UNNAMED WATERWAY
32.1 MI N OF JCTI40/US491, McKinley, New Mexico
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US-491
The US-491 bridge in McKinley, New Mexico carries US-491 over UNNAMED WATERWAY. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,746 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Mexico bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US-491 compares
Live comparison across New Mexico.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,746 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000007247
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US-491 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US-491 against other structures in McKinley and across New Mexico. New Mexico bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US-491?
US-491 in McKinley, New Mexico on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US-491 inspected?
US-491's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,746 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US-491 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US-491?
US-491 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US-491?
US-491 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US-491 and does age affect safety?
US-491 was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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