US Bridges

US-70 Ebl/Wbl over Del Rey Boulavard

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 0.4 E JCT I-25/US-70 · Structure no. 000000000009173

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,442
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70 Ebl/Wbl over Del Rey Boulavard is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-70 Ebl/Wbl over Del Rey Boulavard 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 17,442 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,721 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-70 Ebl/Wbl
CrossesDel Rey Boulavard
Location0.4 E JCT I-25/US-70
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates32.35187, -106.76496
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.8 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,442 (2023)
Projected traffic23,721 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-70 Ebl/Wbl over Del Rey Boulavard built?

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

What condition is US-70 Ebl/Wbl over Del Rey Boulavard 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 Ebl/Wbl over Del Rey Boulavard carry?

About 17,442 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-70 Ebl/Wbl over Del Rey Boulavard?

The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns US-70 Ebl/Wbl over Del Rey Boulavard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.