US Bridges

Nm 213 over Storm Drainage

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 0.3 MI N FR Solar Panels · Structure no. DAPATEWHI0RR1B1

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Nm 213 over Storm Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Nm 213 over Storm Drainage in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 60 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 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNm 213
CrossesStorm Drainage
Location0.3 MI N FR Solar Panels
Coordinates32.40301, -106.47958
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nm 213 over Storm Drainage built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Nm 213 over Storm Drainage 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 Nm 213 over Storm Drainage carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Nm 213 over Storm Drainage?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Nm 213 over Storm Drainage?

It is owned by the Army.