US Bridges

US-60 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

De Baca County, New Mexico · 1.7 MI E of JCT US-84 · Structure no. 000000000002575

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,657
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 1933, so it is 92 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 4,657 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,333 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location1.7 MI E of JCT US-84
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyDe Baca County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.46278, -104.21769
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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic4,657 (2023)
Projected traffic6,333 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

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 July 2022.

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

About 4,657 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 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.