US Bridges

US-60/285 Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI W JCT US-285/US-60 · Structure no. 000000000009130

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,129
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60/285 Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60/285 Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,129 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,255 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-60/285 Ebl
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.2 MI W JCT US-285/US-60
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyGuadalupe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.58818, -105.25433
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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 closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60/285 Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US-60/285 Ebl 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 Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.