US Bridges

13-Z022 over Garfield Canal

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · .5 MI W of NM187@MP 9.85 · Structure no. 000000000007720

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
337
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13-Z022 over Garfield Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 13-Z022 over Garfield Canal in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries13-Z022
CrossesGarfield Canal
Location.5 MI W of NM187@MP 9.85
RouteCounty Highway 13022
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.7648, -107.2731
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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$59,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 13-Z022 over Garfield Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13-Z022 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-Z022 over Garfield Canal carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 13-Z022 over Garfield Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 13-Z022 over Garfield Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.