US Bridges

US-70 Wbl/Ebl over I-25 Sbl on Ramp

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 0.1 M W I-25/US70 Intchng · Structure no. 000000000009151

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,621
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70 Wbl/Ebl over I-25 Sbl on Ramp is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-70 Wbl/Ebl over I-25 Sbl on Ramp in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 21,621 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,404 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 107 ft wide.

CarriesUS-70 Wbl/Ebl
CrossesI-25 Sbl on Ramp
Location0.1 M W I-25/US70 Intchng
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates32.3469, -106.77077
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width105 ft (31.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,621 (2023)
Projected traffic29,404 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Wbl/Ebl over I-25 Sbl on Ramp built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-70 Wbl/Ebl over I-25 Sbl on Ramp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-70 Wbl/Ebl over I-25 Sbl on Ramp carry?

About 21,621 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-70 Wbl/Ebl over I-25 Sbl on Ramp?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns US-70 Wbl/Ebl over I-25 Sbl on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.