US Bridges

A-013 over Yost Arroya

Good

Sierra County, New Mexico · 21.8 M N Fo I-25 Ex 32 · Structure no. 000000000009809

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A-013 over Yost Arroya is a concrete culvert carrying A-013 over Yost Arroya in Sierra County, New Mexico. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 92.6 mi (149 km).

CarriesA-013
CrossesYost Arroya
Location21.8 M N Fo I-25 Ex 32
RouteCounty Highway 5105
Coordinates32.9664, -107.00957
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2023)
Projected traffic331 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed92.6 mi (149 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 A-013 over Yost Arroya built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is A-013 over Yost Arroya 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does A-013 over Yost Arroya carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is A-013 over Yost Arroya?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns A-013 over Yost Arroya?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.