US-70/380 Ebl over Blackwater Draw
GoodChaves County, New Mexico · 12.7 M W JCT US285/ROSWEL · Structure no. 000000000008394
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,714
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-70/380 Ebl over Blackwater Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-70/380 Ebl over Blackwater Draw in Chaves 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 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 3,714 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,051 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-70/380 Ebl over Blackwater Draw built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-70/380 Ebl over Blackwater Draw 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US-70/380 Ebl over Blackwater Draw carry?
About 3,714 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-70/380 Ebl over Blackwater Draw?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US-70/380 Ebl over Blackwater Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.