US Bridges

US-70/285 RR over Middle Berrando Creek

Good

Chaves County, New Mexico · 6.9 MI of US-70/380 · Structure no. 000000000008902

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,428
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70/285 RR over Middle Berrando Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-70/285 RR over Middle Berrando Creek in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,428 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,302 by 2043. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-70/285 RR
CrossesMiddle Berrando Creek
Location6.9 MI of US-70/380
RouteU.S. Route 285
Coordinates33.46923, -104.52821
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,428 (2023)
Projected traffic3,302 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-70/285 RR over Middle Berrando Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-70/285 RR over Middle Berrando Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-70/285 RR over Middle Berrando Creek carry?

About 2,428 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-70/285 RR over Middle Berrando Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-70/285 RR over Middle Berrando Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.