US Bridges

US-60/285 Wbl over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI W of US54/W Vaughn · Structure no. 000000000007624

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,129
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60/285 Wbl over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60/285 Wbl over Union Pacific Railroad in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 3,129 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,255 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60/285 Wbl
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.2 MI W of US54/W Vaughn
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyGuadalupe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.58831, -105.25418
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,129 (2023)
Projected traffic4,255 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$607,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60/285 Wbl over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60/285 Wbl over Union Pacific 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-60/285 Wbl over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 3,129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-60/285 Wbl over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US-60/285 Wbl over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.