US-60 over Las Truchas Creek
FairDe Baca County, New Mexico · 0.61 MI E NM-20/FT Sumner · Structure no. 000000000006112
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,095
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-60 over Las Truchas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-60 over Las Truchas Creek in De Baca County, New Mexico. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 67 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 1,095 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,489 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-60 over Las Truchas Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US-60 over Las Truchas Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US-60 over Las Truchas Creek carry?
About 1,095 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-60 over Las Truchas Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US-60 over Las Truchas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.