US Bridges

US-60/285 Wbl over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Torrance County, New Mexico · 4.30 MI E of JCT US-285 · Structure no. 000000000008555

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,129
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60/285 Wbl over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60/285 Wbl over BNSF Railroad in Torrance County, New Mexico. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 3,129 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,255 by 2043. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60/285 Wbl
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location4.30 MI E of JCT US-285
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyTorrance County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.63724, -105.40498
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,129 (2023)
Projected traffic4,255 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60/285 Wbl over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60/285 Wbl over BNSF Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US-60/285 Wbl over BNSF Railroad carry?

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

How long is US-60/285 Wbl over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-60/285 Wbl over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.