US Bridges

US-60 over Agua Canyon

Fair

Socorro County, New Mexico · 1.4 MI W JCT Nm 107/US 60 · Structure no. 000000000006152

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,416
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Agua Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Agua Canyon in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,416 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,925 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesAgua Canyon
Location1.4 MI W JCT Nm 107/US 60
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates34.10469, -107.2816
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic1,416 (2023)
Projected traffic1,925 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Agua Canyon built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Agua 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US-60 over Agua Canyon carry?

About 1,416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Agua Canyon?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-60 over Agua Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.