US Bridges

17-B013 over Mimbres River

Fair

Grant County, New Mexico · 0.01 MI E NM-61 @MP-19.67 · Structure no. 000000000007479

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17-B013 over Mimbres River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 17-B013 over Mimbres River in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 259 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries17-B013
CrossesMimbres River
Location0.01 MI E NM-61 @MP-19.67
RouteCounty Highway 17013
CountyGrant County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.73069, -107.86662
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2023)
Projected traffic259 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 17-B013 over Mimbres River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17-B013 over Mimbres River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 17-B013 over Mimbres River carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 17-B013 over Mimbres River?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 17-B013 over Mimbres River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.