US Bridges

35-A060 over LA Luz Canyon

Fair

Otero County, New Mexico · 2.0 MI E of LA Luz Nm · Structure no. 000000000008350

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

35-A060 over LA Luz Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying 35-A060 over LA Luz Canyon in Otero County, New Mexico. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries35-A060
CrossesLA Luz Canyon
Location2.0 MI E of LA Luz Nm
RouteCounty Highway 35060
CountyOtero County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.97923, -105.90638
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2023)
Projected traffic325 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 35-A060 over LA Luz Canyon built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 35-A060 over LA Luz Canyon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 35-A060 over LA Luz Canyon carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 35-A060 over LA Luz Canyon?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 35-A060 over LA Luz Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.