US Bridges

13-E391 over Rio Grande

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 0.7 MI W JCT NM-187/SALEM · Structure no. 000000000005831

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
482 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
337
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13-E391 over Rio Grande is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13-E391 over Rio Grande in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 337 vehicles a day, projected to reach 458 by 2043. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries13-E391
CrossesRio Grande
Location0.7 MI W JCT NM-187/SALEM
RouteCounty Highway 13391
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.69433, -107.21336
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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 15
Structure length482 ft (146.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2023)
Projected traffic458 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$748,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 13-E391 over Rio Grande built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13-E391 over Rio Grande 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 13-E391 over Rio Grande carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 13-E391 over Rio Grande?

The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 13-E391 over Rio Grande?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.