US Bridges

13-D062 over Leasburg Canal

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 9.3 MI N of US-70 · Structure no. 000000000005294

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13-D062 over Leasburg Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying 13-D062 over Leasburg Canal in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,183 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries13-D062
CrossesLeasburg Canal
Location9.3 MI N of US-70
RouteCounty Highway 13062
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.43831, -106.87088
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2023)
Projected traffic1,183 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$114,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13-D062 over Leasburg Canal built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13-D062 over Leasburg 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 13-D062 over Leasburg Canal carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 13-D062 over Leasburg Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 13-D062 over Leasburg Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.