US Bridges

US-60 over Jordan Canyon

Fair

Socorro County, New Mexico · 8.8 MI E JCT NM107/US-60 · Structure no. 000000000008707

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,480
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Jordan Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Jordan Canyon in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,480 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,092 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesJordan Canyon
Location8.8 MI E JCT NM107/US-60
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates34.10678, -107.11629
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,480 (2023)
Projected traffic6,092 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Jordan Canyon built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Jordan 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-60 over Jordan Canyon carry?

About 4,480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Jordan Canyon?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US-60 over Jordan Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.