US Bridges

US-60 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Torrance County, New Mexico · 3.20 M W of JCT US 285 · Structure no. 000000000003031

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
209 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
407
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Unnamed Waterway in Torrance County, New Mexico. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 407 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 553 by 2043. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.9 mi (127 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location3.20 M W of JCT US 285
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyTorrance County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.66726, -105.53133
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans22
Design loadH 15
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2023)
Projected traffic553 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.9 mi (127 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$692,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Unnamed Waterway 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 November 2024.

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

About 407 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US-60 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.