US Bridges

US-60 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Socorro County, New Mexico · 1.0 MI W of NM-47 · Structure no. 000000000002631

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
592
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Unnamed Waterway in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 592 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 805 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location1.0 MI W of NM-47
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates34.43195, -106.55023
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic592 (2023)
Projected traffic805 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US-60 over Unnamed Waterway 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US-60 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-60 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.