US Bridges

US-60 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Catron County, New Mexico · 41.4 MI E of JCT NM-36 · Structure no. 000000000005353

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Unnamed Waterway in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 84 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 605 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location41.4 MI E of JCT NM-36
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates34.15878, -107.85549
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$362,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US-60 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US-60 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

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

How long is US-60 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US-60 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.