US Bridges

53-3058 over Hagerman Canal

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · Darby Road @ Midway · Structure no. 000000000007785

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
597
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

53-3058 over Hagerman Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 53-3058 over Hagerman Canal in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 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 597 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 811 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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Carries53-3058
CrossesHagerman Canal
LocationDarby Road @ Midway
RouteCounty Highway 53058
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.28513, -104.37465
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic597 (2023)
Projected traffic811 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 53-3058 over Hagerman Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is 53-3058 over Hagerman Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 53-3058 over Hagerman Canal carry?

About 597 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 53-3058 over Hagerman Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 53-3058 over Hagerman Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.