US Bridges

03-0013 over Dangerous Park Tributary

Poor

Catron County, New Mexico · 5.7 MI W US180/CO RD 13 · Structure no. 000000000001011

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

03-0013 over Dangerous Park Tributary is a concrete slab carrying 03-0013 over Dangerous Park Tributary 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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Carries03-0013
CrossesDangerous Park Tributary
Location5.7 MI W US180/CO RD 13
RouteCounty Highway 3013
CountyCatron County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.59279, -108.95657
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2023)
Projected traffic89 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$70,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 03-0013 over Dangerous Park Tributary built?

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

What condition is 03-0013 over Dangerous Park Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does 03-0013 over Dangerous Park Tributary carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 03-0013 over Dangerous Park Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 03-0013 over Dangerous Park Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.