US Bridges

US-70 Ebl & Wbl over Roadrunner Parkway

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 1.2 M E of Exit 6 of I-25 · Structure no. 000000000009174

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,762
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70 Ebl & Wbl over Roadrunner Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-70 Ebl & Wbl over Roadrunner Parkway in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 47,762 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,956 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 115 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-70 Ebl & Wbl
CrossesRoadrunner Parkway
Location1.2 M E of Exit 6 of I-25
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.35807, -106.75755
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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,762 (2023)
Projected traffic64,956 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2080 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-70 Ebl & Wbl over Roadrunner Parkway built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-70 Ebl & Wbl over Roadrunner Parkway 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 Roadrunner Parkway carry?

About 47,762 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-70 Ebl & Wbl over Roadrunner Parkway?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns US-70 Ebl & Wbl over Roadrunner Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.