US Bridges

Headquarters Ave over Strom Drainage

Poor

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 0.3 M S Mkl Ave · Structure no. DAPATEWHICANB16

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Headquarters Ave over Strom Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Headquarters Ave over Strom Drainage in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long.

Location

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CarriesHeadquarters Ave
CrossesStrom Drainage
Location0.3 M S Mkl Ave
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.36817, -106.47946
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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 Headquarters Ave over Strom Drainage built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Headquarters Ave over Strom Drainage 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 2023.

How much traffic does Headquarters Ave over Strom Drainage carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Headquarters Ave over Strom Drainage?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Headquarters Ave over Strom Drainage?

It is owned by the Army.