US Bridges

US-60 over Pecos

Good

De Baca County, New Mexico · 0.28 MI E of NM-20 · Structure no. 000000000009057

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
593 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,095
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Pecos is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Pecos in De Baca 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,095 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,489 by 2043. The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesPecos
Location0.28 MI E of NM-20
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates34.47375, -104.25956
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length593 ft (180.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,095 (2023)
Projected traffic1,489 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pecos built?

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

What condition is US-60 over Pecos in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US-60 over Pecos carry?

About 1,095 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Pecos?

The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Pecos?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.