US-60 over BNSF Railroad
FairDe Baca County, New Mexico · 12.6 MI E JCT US-60/US-84 · Structure no. 000000000007382
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 272 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,352
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-60 over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over BNSF Railroad in De Baca County, New Mexico. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 51 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 5 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 3,352 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,558 by 2043. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-60 over BNSF Railroad built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is US-60 over BNSF Railroad 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 2024.
How much traffic does US-60 over BNSF Railroad carry?
About 3,352 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-60 over BNSF Railroad?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US-60 over BNSF Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.