US Bridges

US-60/285 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Torrance County, New Mexico · 3.4 MI W of JCT US-54/285 · Structure no. 000000000008306

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
110 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,129
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60/285 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-60/285 over Unnamed Waterway in Torrance County, New Mexico. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 46 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 3,129 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,255 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS-60/285
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location3.4 MI W of JCT US-54/285
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyTorrance County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.59251, -105.30889
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,129 (2023)
Projected traffic4,255 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$968,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60/285 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US-60/285 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-60/285 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 3,129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-60/285 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-60/285 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.