US Bridges

US-60/285 Ebl over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Torrance County, New Mexico · 3.1 Miles East of Encino · Structure no. 000000000009113

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,129
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60/285 Ebl over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60/285 Ebl over BNSF Railroad in Torrance County, New Mexico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 258 ft (78.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60/285 Ebl
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location3.1 Miles East of Encino
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyTorrance County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.63744, -105.40534
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

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

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60/285 Ebl 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 April 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 258 ft (78.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.