US-60 over Rio Grande River
FairSocorro County, New Mexico · 2.23 M E of I-25/US-60 · Structure no. 000000000008580
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 537 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 914
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-60 over Rio Grande River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Rio Grande River in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 914 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,243 by 2043. The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-60 over Rio Grande River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-60 over Rio Grande River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US-60 over Rio Grande River carry?
About 914 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-60 over Rio Grande River?
The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-60 over Rio Grande River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.