US Bridges

US-70 Wbl over Mesa Grande Drive

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 4.1 M E of Exit 6 of I-25 · Structure no. 000000000009211

Built
2003
22 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
27,499
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70 Wbl over Mesa Grande Drive is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-70 Wbl over Mesa Grande Drive 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 27,499 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,398 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-70 Wbl
CrossesMesa Grande Drive
Location4.1 M E of Exit 6 of I-25
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.38439, -106.71739
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,499 (2022)
Projected traffic37,398 by 2042
Trucks26%
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 Mesa Grande Drive built?

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

What condition is US-70 Wbl over Mesa Grande Drive 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 over Mesa Grande Drive carry?

About 27,499 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US-70 Wbl over Mesa Grande Drive?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US-70 Wbl over Mesa Grande Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.