US Bridges

13-Z020 over Garfield Canal

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · .23 M W of NM187@MP 6.8 · Structure no. 000000000007717

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
337
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13-Z020 over Garfield Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13-Z020 over Garfield Canal in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 61 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 43 ft (13 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries13-Z020
CrossesGarfield Canal
Location.23 M W of NM187@MP 6.8
RouteCounty Highway 13020
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.72419, -107.24738
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2023)
Projected traffic458 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$43,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13-Z020 over Garfield Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is 13-Z020 over Garfield 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-Z020 over Garfield Canal carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 13-Z020 over Garfield Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 13-Z020 over Garfield Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.