US Bridges

US-60 over San Francisco Riverside

Fair

Socorro County, New Mexico · 1.7 MI E of JCT I-25 · Structure no. 000000000008286

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
914
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over San Francisco Riverside is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over San Francisco Riverside 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 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesSan Francisco Riverside
Location1.7 MI E of JCT I-25
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates34.41731, -106.80239
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic914 (2023)
Projected traffic1,243 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over San Francisco Riverside built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over San Francisco Riverside 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 San Francisco Riverside carry?

About 914 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over San Francisco Riverside?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over San Francisco Riverside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.