US Bridges

06-C084 over BNSF Railroad

FairPosted for load

Valencia County, New Mexico · 0.25 MI W of JCT NM-6 · Structure no. 000000000000002

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
217 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

06-C084 over BNSF Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 06-C084 over BNSF Railroad in Valencia County, New Mexico. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 405 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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Carries06-C084
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.25 MI W of JCT NM-6
RouteCounty Highway 6084
CountyValencia County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.95519, -107.1804
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2023)
Projected traffic550 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 06-C084 over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is 06-C084 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 06-C084 over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 06-C084 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 06-C084 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.