US Bridges

US-70/380 Ebl over Eight Mile Draw

Good

Chaves County, New Mexico · 7.3 MI W of US285/ROSWELL · Structure no. 000000000008396

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,714
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70/380 Ebl over Eight Mile Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-70/380 Ebl over Eight Mile 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 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS-70/380 Ebl
CrossesEight Mile Draw
Location7.3 MI W of US285/ROSWELL
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates33.39399, -104.64828
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,714 (2023)
Projected traffic5,051 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-70/380 Ebl over Eight Mile Draw built?

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

What condition is US-70/380 Ebl over Eight Mile 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-70/380 Ebl over Eight Mile Draw carry?

About 3,714 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-70/380 Ebl over Eight Mile Draw?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-70/380 Ebl over Eight Mile Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.