US Bridges

53-Z001 over Flood Control Ditch

Good

Socorro County, New Mexico · 0.5 MI W of JCT US-60 · Structure no. 000000000008645

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
219
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

53-Z001 over Flood Control Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying 53-Z001 over Flood Control Ditch in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 219 vehicles a day, projected to reach 297 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries53-Z001
CrossesFlood Control Ditch
Location0.5 MI W of JCT US-60
RouteCity Street 53001
Coordinates34.05136, -106.90898
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2023)
Projected traffic297 by 2043
Trucks—
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 53-Z001 over Flood Control Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 53-Z001 over Flood Control Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 53-Z001 over Flood Control Ditch carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 53-Z001 over Flood Control Ditch?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 53-Z001 over Flood Control Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.