Levee Road over Rio Grande River
PoorDona Ana County, New Mexico · Mesilla New Mexico · Structure no. 0401-MD1
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 306 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2008 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Reclamation
About this bridge
Levee Road over Rio Grande River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Levee Road over Rio Grande River in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Levee Road over Rio Grande River built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Levee Road over Rio Grande River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Levee Road over Rio Grande River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2008 count).
How long is Levee Road over Rio Grande River?
The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Levee Road over Rio Grande River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.