US Bridges

13-B036 over Irrigation Canal

Poor

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · .55 M W NM-28 @ MP 19.20 · Structure no. 000000000007703

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
337
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13-B036 over Irrigation Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 13-B036 over Irrigation Canal in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 337 vehicles a day, projected to reach 458 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries13-B036
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location.55 M W NM-28 @ MP 19.20
RouteCounty Highway 13036
Coordinates32.1494, -106.73728
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2023)
Projected traffic458 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$32,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13-B036 over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is 13-B036 over Irrigation Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 13-B036 over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 13-B036 over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 13-B036 over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.