US Bridges

13-D017 over Leasburg Canal

Good

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 4.05 M N 70/.45 M E NM185 · Structure no. 000000000007710

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,569
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13-D017 over Leasburg Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 13-D017 over Leasburg Canal in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 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 2,569 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,493 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries13-D017
CrossesLeasburg Canal
Location4.05 M N 70/.45 M E NM185
RouteCounty Highway 13017
Coordinates32.36719, -106.819
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,569 (2023)
Projected traffic3,493 by 2043
Trucks5%
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-D017 over Leasburg Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is 13-D017 over Leasburg 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 13-D017 over Leasburg Canal carry?

About 2,569 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 13-D017 over Leasburg Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 13-D017 over Leasburg Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.