US Bridges

13-D018 over Leasburg Canal

Good

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 3.65 M N 70/0.4 M E NM185 · Structure no. 000000000007712

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,079
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13-D018 over Leasburg Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 13-D018 over Leasburg Canal in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 84 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 1,079 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,467 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-D018
CrossesLeasburg Canal
Location3.65 M N 70/0.4 M E NM185
RouteCounty Highway 13018
Coordinates32.36149, -106.81661
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,079 (2023)
Projected traffic1,467 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-D018 over Leasburg Canal built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is 13-D018 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 13-D018 over Leasburg Canal carry?

About 1,079 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 13-D018 over Leasburg Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 13-D018 over Leasburg Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.