US Bridges

13-Z030 over Garfield Canal

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 0.3 MI W NM-390 @ MP 3.9 · Structure no. 000000000008192

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
337
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13-Z030 over Garfield Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying 13-Z030 over Garfield Canal in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 337 vehicles a day, projected to reach 458 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries13-Z030
CrossesGarfield Canal
Location0.3 MI W NM-390 @ MP 3.9
RouteCounty Highway 13030
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.73563, -107.27174
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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$74,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13-Z030 over Garfield Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13-Z030 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 13-Z030 over Garfield Canal carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 13-Z030 over Garfield Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 13-Z030 over Garfield Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.