US Bridges

4101: Organ Mtn Ea over Aguirre Spring

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 12 MI E. of Las Cruces · Structure no. 0000000L2020634

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

4101: Organ Mtn Ea over Aguirre Spring is a concrete culvert carrying 4101: Organ Mtn Ea over Aguirre Spring in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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Carries4101: Organ Mtn Ea
CrossesAguirre Spring
Location12 MI E. of Las Cruces
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.37043, -106.55859
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$19,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4101: Organ Mtn Ea over Aguirre Spring built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4101: Organ Mtn Ea over Aguirre Spring 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 4101: Organ Mtn Ea over Aguirre Spring carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 4101: Organ Mtn Ea over Aguirre Spring?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 4101: Organ Mtn Ea over Aguirre Spring?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.