US Bridges

13-Z019 over Rincon Canal

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · .13 M S NM154 @ MP 2.2 · Structure no. 000000000007716

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
337
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13-Z019 over Rincon Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 13-Z019 over Rincon Canal in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries13-Z019
CrossesRincon Canal
Location.13 M S NM154 @ MP 2.2
RouteCounty Highway 13019
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.66711, -107.11014
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2023)
Projected traffic458 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$21,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13-Z019 over Rincon Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13-Z019 over Rincon 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-Z019 over Rincon Canal carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 13-Z019 over Rincon Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 13-Z019 over Rincon Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.