US Bridges

13-B057 over East Side Canal

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · .95 M W NM-478 @ MP 15.98 · Structure no. 000000000007706

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
364
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13-B057 over East Side Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 13-B057 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 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 364 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries13-B057
CrossesEast Side Canal
Location.95 M W NM-478 @ MP 15.98
RouteCounty Highway 13057
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.20752, -106.73985
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2023)
Projected traffic495 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 13-B057 over East Side Canal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13-B057 over East Side Canal 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 13-B057 over East Side Canal carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 13-B057 over East Side Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 13-B057 over East Side Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.