US Bridges

US-70 over I-10 Ebl/Wbl

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · Jct. US-70 and I-10 · Structure no. 000000000006662

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
373 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,468
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70 over I-10 Ebl/Wbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-70 over I-10 Ebl/Wbl in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 59 years old, older 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 1,468 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,996 by 2043. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-70
CrossesI-10 Ebl/Wbl
LocationJct. US-70 and I-10
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.28215, -106.88249
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,468 (2023)
Projected traffic1,996 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$932,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-70 over I-10 Ebl/Wbl built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US-70 over I-10 Ebl/Wbl 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-70 over I-10 Ebl/Wbl carry?

About 1,468 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is US-70 over I-10 Ebl/Wbl?

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US-70 over I-10 Ebl/Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.