US Bridges

13-E066 over Irrigation Canal

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · .03 M W NM185 · Structure no. 000000000007722

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
337
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13-E066 over Irrigation Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 13-E066 over Irrigation Canal in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries13-E066
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location.03 M W NM185
RouteCounty Highway 13066
Coordinates32.78018, -107.27411
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 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$61,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13-E066 over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13-E066 over Irrigation 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-E066 over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 13-E066 over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 13-E066 over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.