US Bridges

Svad Access Road over Storm Drainage

Good

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 0.15 MI S of HWY 213 · Structure no. DAPATEWHISVADB1

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Svad Access Road over Storm Drainage is a steel culvert carrying Svad Access Road over Storm Drainage in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSvad Access Road
CrossesStorm Drainage
Location0.15 MI S of HWY 213
Coordinates32.34779, -106.44969
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Svad Access Road over Storm Drainage built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Svad Access Road over Storm Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Svad Access Road over Storm Drainage carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Svad Access Road over Storm Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.8 m).

Who owns Svad Access Road over Storm Drainage?

It is owned by the Army.