US Bridges

US-54/60 Ebl over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 0.2 M N JCT US285 Vaughn · Structure no. 000000000007668

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,274
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54/60 Ebl over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-54/60 Ebl over BNSF 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 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 3,274 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,452 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-54/60 Ebl
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.2 M N JCT US285 Vaughn
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyGuadalupe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.5939, -105.18589
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 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 span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,274 (2023)
Projected traffic4,452 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$559,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-54/60 Ebl over BNSF Railroad built?

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

What condition is US-54/60 Ebl 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-54/60 Ebl over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 3,274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-54/60 Ebl over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-54/60 Ebl over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.