US Bridges

13-D056 over Leasburg Canal

FairPosted for load

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 10.3 M N US-70/LAS Cruces · Structure no. 000000000007714

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
337
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13-D056 over Leasburg Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13-D056 over Leasburg Canal in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1940, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 337 vehicles a day, projected to reach 458 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries13-D056
CrossesLeasburg Canal
Location10.3 M N US-70/LAS Cruces
RouteCounty Highway 13056
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.45051, -106.88137
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 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 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$38,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13-D056 over Leasburg Canal built?

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

What condition is 13-D056 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 13-D056 over Leasburg Canal carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 13-D056 over Leasburg Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 13-D056 over Leasburg Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.