US Bridges

03-0013 over Cottonwood Canyon

Fair

Catron County, New Mexico · 2.5 MI W US180/ CO RD 13 · Structure no. 000000000001008

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

03-0013 over Cottonwood Canyon is a concrete continuous slab carrying 03-0013 over Cottonwood Canyon in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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Carries03-0013
CrossesCottonwood Canyon
Location2.5 MI W US180/ CO RD 13
RouteCounty Highway 3013
CountyCatron County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.62477, -108.92848
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2023)
Projected traffic89 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 03-0013 over Cottonwood Canyon built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is 03-0013 over Cottonwood Canyon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 03-0013 over Cottonwood Canyon carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 03-0013 over Cottonwood Canyon?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 03-0013 over Cottonwood Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.