US Bridges

Spitz Street over Las Cruces Arroyo

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 0.2 M N of US-70 Main ST · Structure no. 000000000009774

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spitz Street over Las Cruces Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying Spitz Street over Las Cruces Arroyo in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5 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 335 vehicles a day, projected to reach 481 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSpitz Street
CrossesLas Cruces Arroyo
Location0.2 M N of US-70 Main ST
RouteCity Street 1
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.3565, -106.78294
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2019)
Projected traffic481 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Spitz Street over Las Cruces Arroyo built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spitz Street over Las Cruces 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Spitz Street over Las Cruces Arroyo carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Spitz Street over Las Cruces Arroyo?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Spitz Street over Las Cruces Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.