US Bridges

NM-213 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 4.7 MI N Texas/New Mexico · Structure no. 000000000005780

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,023
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 2,023 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,751 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesNM-213
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location4.7 MI N Texas/New Mexico
RouteState Highway 213
Coordinates32.06175, -106.47741
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.6 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,023 (2023)
Projected traffic2,751 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NM-213 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 2,023 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NM-213 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns NM-213 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.