13-B055 over East Side Canal
GoodDona Ana County, New Mexico · .67 M W NM-478 @ MP 15.55 · Structure no. 000000000007705
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
13-B055 over East Side Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 13-B055 over East Side Canal in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 13-B055 over East Side Canal built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is 13-B055 over East Side Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does 13-B055 over East Side Canal carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 13-B055 over East Side Canal?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 13-B055 over East Side Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.