US Bridges

13-D051 over Leasburg Canal

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · .6 M East/ NM-185 MP 7.1 · Structure no. 000000000007713

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
353
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13-D051 over Leasburg Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 13-D051 over Leasburg Canal in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 353 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries13-D051
CrossesLeasburg Canal
Location.6 M East/ NM-185 MP 7.1
RouteCounty Highway 13051
Coordinates32.40428, -106.84494
Functional classUrban 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
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 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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2023)
Projected traffic480 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13-D051 over Leasburg Canal built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is 13-D051 over Leasburg 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 13-D051 over Leasburg Canal carry?

About 353 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 13-D051 over Leasburg Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 13-D051 over Leasburg Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.