US Bridges

US-60 over Espinosa Canyon

Fair

Torrance County, New Mexico · 10.9 MI W of JCT NM-55 · Structure no. 000000000005734

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,437
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Espinosa Canyon is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Espinosa Canyon in Torrance County, New Mexico. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,437 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,954 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesEspinosa Canyon
Location10.9 MI W of JCT NM-55
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyTorrance County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.43822, -106.38388
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,437 (2023)
Projected traffic1,954 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Espinosa Canyon built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Espinosa 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 January 2025.

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

About 1,437 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Espinosa Canyon?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Espinosa Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.