US Bridges

FR-6001 over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Curry County, New Mexico · 0.1ME JCT US-60/84/NM-311 · Structure no. 000000000006949

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,496
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-6001 over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-6001 over BNSF Railroad in Curry County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 7,496 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,194 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFR-6001
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.1ME JCT US-60/84/NM-311
RouteState Highway 6001
CountyCurry County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.40445, -103.31804
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,496 (2023)
Projected traffic10,194 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$330,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-6001 over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-6001 over BNSF Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FR-6001 over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 7,496 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FR-6001 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns FR-6001 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.