US-60 over BNSF Railroad
FairSocorro County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI E of JCT I-25 · Structure no. 000000000008285
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 914
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-60 over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over BNSF Railroad in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 914 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,243 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-60 over BNSF Railroad built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 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 2023.
How much traffic does US-60 over BNSF Railroad carry?
About 914 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-60 over BNSF Railroad?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-60 over BNSF Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.