US Bridges

NM-213 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 0.65 M N Tx/Nm State Line · Structure no. 000000000005777

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,003
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-213 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-213 over Unnamed Waterway in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,003 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-213
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.65 M N Tx/Nm State Line
RouteState Highway 213
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.00973, -106.44788
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,003 (2023)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$118,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-213 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-213 over Unnamed Waterway 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 NM-213 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 1,003 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NM-213 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns NM-213 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.