US Bridges

13-B008 over West Side Canal

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 0.94 MI W NM-28 @ MP 12.5 · Structure no. 000000000008761

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
337
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13-B008 over West Side Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 13-B008 over West Side Canal in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries13-B008
CrossesWest Side Canal
Location0.94 MI W NM-28 @ MP 12.5
RouteCounty Highway 13008
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.08254, -106.69877
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 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$52,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13-B008 over West Side Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13-B008 over West Side 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-B008 over West Side Canal carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 13-B008 over West Side Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 13-B008 over West Side Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.