US-60 over Hop Canyon
FairSocorro County, New Mexico · 0.1 Miles E of JCT NM-107 · Structure no. 000000000008685
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,317
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-60 over Hop Canyon is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Hop Canyon 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 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 2,317 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,151 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Hop Canyon built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-60 over Hop 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US-60 over Hop Canyon carry?
About 2,317 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-60 over Hop Canyon?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-60 over Hop Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.