US Bridges

13-001 over Tortugas Arroyo

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 0.9 Mn Dripping Spring RD · Structure no. 000000000009733

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
115 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,740
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13-001 over Tortugas Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying 13-001 over Tortugas Arroyo in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6,740 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,166 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long.

Carries13-001
CrossesTortugas Arroyo
Location0.9 Mn Dripping Spring RD
RouteCity Street 13001
Coordinates32.3103, -106.7098
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,740 (2023)
Projected traffic9,166 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 13-001 over Tortugas Arroyo built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13-001 over Tortugas Arroyo 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 13-001 over Tortugas Arroyo carry?

About 6,740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 13-001 over Tortugas Arroyo?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 13-001 over Tortugas Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.