US Bridges

US-70 Wbl over Rinconada Road

Good

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 1.3 MI E O JCT I-25/US-70 · Structure no. 000000000009207

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,762
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70 Wbl over Rinconada Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-70 Wbl over Rinconada Road 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 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 47,762 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,956 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesUS-70 Wbl
CrossesRinconada Road
Location1.3 MI E O JCT I-25/US-70
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates32.36442, -106.74996
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,762 (2023)
Projected traffic64,956 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 over Rinconada Road built?

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

What condition is US-70 Wbl over Rinconada Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-70 Wbl over Rinconada Road carry?

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

How long is US-70 Wbl over Rinconada Road?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US-70 Wbl over Rinconada Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.