US Bridges

03-0013 over West Fork Pueblo Creek

Fair

Catron County, New Mexico · 12.1 Mi. W. of Jct. US180 · Structure no. 000000000001015

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

03-0013 over West Fork Pueblo Creek is a concrete slab carrying 03-0013 over West Fork Pueblo Creek in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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Carries03-0013
CrossesWest Fork Pueblo Creek
Location12.1 Mi. W. of Jct. US180
RouteCounty Highway 3007
CountyCatron County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.61712, -109.02089
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 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 closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 03-0013 over West Fork Pueblo Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is 03-0013 over West Fork Pueblo Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 03-0013 over West Fork Pueblo Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 03-0013 over West Fork Pueblo Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 03-0013 over West Fork Pueblo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.