US Bridges

US-60 over Slash Draw

Good

Catron County, New Mexico · 30.4 MI E JCT US-60/NM-36 · Structure no. 000000000005201

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Slash Draw is a steel culvert carrying US-60 over Slash Draw in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 83 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 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 605 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesSlash Draw
Location30.4 MI E JCT US-60/NM-36
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates34.26573, -107.98211
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2023)
Projected traffic822 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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 US-60 over Slash Draw built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US-60 over Slash Draw 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-60 over Slash Draw carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Slash Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-60 over Slash Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.