US Bridges

US-70 Wbl over Sonoma Ranch Blvd

Good

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 2.3 MI E of JCT I-25/US70 · Structure no. 000000000009209

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,762
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70 Wbl over Sonoma Ranch Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-70 Wbl over Sonoma Ranch Blvd 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 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesUS-70 Wbl
CrossesSonoma Ranch Blvd
Location2.3 MI E of JCT I-25/US70
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates32.37229, -106.74036
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 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 Sonoma Ranch Blvd built?

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

What condition is US-70 Wbl over Sonoma Ranch Blvd 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US-70 Wbl over Sonoma Ranch Blvd carry?

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

How long is US-70 Wbl over Sonoma Ranch Blvd?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US-70 Wbl over Sonoma Ranch Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.