US Bridges

US-64/87 Wbl over BNSF R/R

Fair

Union County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI E of JCT NM-370 · Structure no. 000000000008594

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,954
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64/87 Wbl over BNSF R/R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-64/87 Wbl over BNSF R/R in Union County, New Mexico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,954 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,377 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-64/87 Wbl
CrossesBNSF R/R
Location0.1 MI E of JCT NM-370
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyUnion County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.45781, -103.18993
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,954 (2023)
Projected traffic5,377 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-64/87 Wbl over BNSF R/R built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-64/87 Wbl over BNSF R/R 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-64/87 Wbl over BNSF R/R carry?

About 3,954 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-64/87 Wbl over BNSF R/R?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-64/87 Wbl over BNSF R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.