US Bridges

US-60 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Socorro County, New Mexico · 4.36 MI E of JCT NM-47 · Structure no. 000000000010124

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,354
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Unnamed Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Unnamed Waterway in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,354 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,841 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location4.36 MI E of JCT NM-47
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountySocorro County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.40678, -106.48118
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,354 (2022)
Projected traffic1,841 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$359,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Unnamed Waterway 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US-60 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 1,354 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.