US Bridges

US-60 over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Socorro County, New Mexico · 6.90 MI E of JCT Nm 47 · Structure no. 000000000005712

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,437
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over BNSF Railroad in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 1,437 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,954 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location6.90 MI E of JCT Nm 47
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountySocorro County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.43351, -106.45075
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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
CrossesRailroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$364,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over BNSF Railroad 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US-60 over BNSF Railroad carry?

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

How long is US-60 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.