US Bridges

15-0701 over Southern Canal

Fair

Eddy County, New Mexico · 0.3 M S of US285 @mp 30.1 · Structure no. 000000000008516

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,777
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15-0701 over Southern Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 15-0701 over Southern Canal in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 1,777 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,416 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries15-0701
CrossesSouthern Canal
Location0.3 M S of US285 @mp 30.1
RouteCity Street 15701
CountyEddy County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.37372, -104.20299
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,777 (2023)
Projected traffic2,416 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 15-0701 over Southern Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15-0701 over Southern Canal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 15-0701 over Southern Canal carry?

About 1,777 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 15-0701 over Southern Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 15-0701 over Southern Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.