US Bridges

13-B006 over Irrigation Canal

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · .27 M S NM274/MESILLA Dam · Structure no. 000000000007707

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
337
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13-B006 over Irrigation Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13-B006 over Irrigation Canal in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 87 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 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries13-B006
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location.27 M S NM274/MESILLA Dam
RouteCounty Highway 13006
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.22696, -106.79847
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$156,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13-B006 over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is 13-B006 over Irrigation 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-B006 over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 13-B006 over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 13-B006 over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.