US Bridges

US-60 over Alamosa Creek

Fair

Roosevelt County, New Mexico · 17.9 MI W of NM267/MELROS · Structure no. 000000000007063

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
150 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,103
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Alamosa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Alamosa Creek in Roosevelt County, New Mexico. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 4,103 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,580 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesAlamosa Creek
Location17.9 MI W of NM267/MELROS
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates34.45002, -103.92257
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,103 (2023)
Projected traffic5,580 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Alamosa Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Alamosa Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-60 over Alamosa Creek carry?

About 4,103 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Alamosa Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US-60 over Alamosa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.