US Bridges

13-D039 over Leasburg Canal

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 6.1 M N US70/.4 M E NM185 · Structure no. 000000000007723

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
327
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13-D039 over Leasburg Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 13-D039 over Leasburg Canal in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries13-D039
CrossesLeasburg Canal
Location6.1 M N US70/.4 M E NM185
RouteCounty Highway 13039
Coordinates32.39058, -106.83676
Functional classUrban 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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2023)
Projected traffic444 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13-D039 over Leasburg Canal built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13-D039 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 13-D039 over Leasburg Canal carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 13-D039 over Leasburg Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 13-D039 over Leasburg Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.