US-60 over Matanza Channel
GoodSocorro County, New Mexico · 2.82 M W JCT US-60/I-25 · Structure no. 000000000009711
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,761
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-60 over Matanza Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Matanza Channel in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,761 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,326 by 2038. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 103.1 mi (166 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-60 over Matanza Channel built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-60 over Matanza Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does US-60 over Matanza Channel carry?
About 1,761 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US-60 over Matanza Channel?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-60 over Matanza Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.