US Bridges

US-60 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

De Baca County, New Mexico · 0.6 MI E of JCT US-84 · Structure no. 000000000002122

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
108 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,219
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 De Baca County, New Mexico. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 91 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 5,219 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,097 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long.

CarriesUS-60
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.6 MI E of JCT US-84
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates34.46855, -104.23562
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 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 traffic5,219 (2023)
Projected traffic7,097 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$698,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

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 June 2022.

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

About 5,219 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-60 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.