NM-601 over Unnamed Waterway
FairCatron County, New Mexico · 6.9 MI NW of US-60 · Structure no. 000000000003421
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-601 over Unnamed Waterway is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-601 over Unnamed Waterway in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 6 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-601 over Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-601 over Unnamed Waterway 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does NM-601 over Unnamed Waterway carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is NM-601 over Unnamed Waterway?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns NM-601 over Unnamed Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.