US Bridges

US-60 over Worthington Canal

Fair

Curry County, New Mexico · JCT Mlk Jr. & W Grand Ave · Structure no. 000000000008349

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,731
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Worthington Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Worthington Canal in Curry County, New Mexico. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 7,731 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,514 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesWorthington Canal
LocationJCT Mlk Jr. & W Grand Ave
RouteCity Street 4279
Coordinates34.40078, -103.23193
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 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 traffic7,731 (2023)
Projected traffic10,514 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Worthington Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Worthington Canal 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does US-60 over Worthington Canal carry?

About 7,731 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Worthington Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-60 over Worthington Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.