US-60 over Bear Canyon
FairSocorro County, New Mexico · 7.2 MI W JCT US-60/I-25 · Structure no. 000000000006358
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,480
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-60 over Bear Canyon is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Bear Canyon in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,480 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,092 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-60 over Bear Canyon built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-60 over Bear 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 2025.
How much traffic does US-60 over Bear Canyon carry?
About 4,480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-60 over Bear Canyon?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US-60 over Bear Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.