US Bridges

US-70/285 RR over South Berrendo Creek

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · 3.8 MI West of US-70/380 · Structure no. 000000000008901

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
277 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,033
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70/285 RR over South Berrendo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-70/285 RR over South Berrendo Creek in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,033 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,124 by 2043. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-70/285 RR
CrossesSouth Berrendo Creek
Location3.8 MI West of US-70/380
RouteU.S. Route 285
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.4447, -104.56849
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,033 (2023)
Projected traffic4,124 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-70/285 RR over South Berrendo Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-70/285 RR over South Berrendo Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-70/285 RR over South Berrendo Creek carry?

About 3,033 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-70/285 RR over South Berrendo Creek?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-70/285 RR over South Berrendo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.