US Bridges

US-60 over Ingram Lake Channel

Fair

Curry County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI E of Norris St. · Structure no. 000000000009066

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,336
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Ingram Lake Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-60 over Ingram Lake Channel in Curry County, New Mexico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 11,336 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,416 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesIngram Lake Channel
Location0.2 MI E of Norris St.
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyCurry County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.39608, -103.17542
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,336 (2023)
Projected traffic15,416 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Ingram Lake Channel built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Ingram Lake Channel 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 US-60 over Ingram Lake Channel carry?

About 11,336 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Ingram Lake Channel?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Ingram Lake Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.