US Bridges

US-60 over Coat Draw

Fair

Socorro County, New Mexico · 0.50 MI E of JCT NM-47 · Structure no. 000000000002630

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,437
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Coat Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Coat Draw in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,437 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,954 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesCoat Draw
Location0.50 MI E of JCT NM-47
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates34.43086, -106.52272
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,437 (2023)
Projected traffic1,954 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Coat Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Coat Draw 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US-60 over Coat Draw carry?

About 1,437 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Coat Draw?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-60 over Coat Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.