US Bridges

US-70 over Weisner Road

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 7.9 MI East of I-25 Exit · Structure no. 000000000009216

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,643
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70 over Weisner Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-70 over Weisner Road in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 14,643 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,914 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-70
CrossesWeisner Road
Location7.9 MI East of I-25 Exit
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.40494, -106.65728
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,643 (2023)
Projected traffic19,914 by 2043
Trucks17%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-70 over Weisner Road built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-70 over Weisner Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US-70 over Weisner Road carry?

About 14,643 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-70 over Weisner Road?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-70 over Weisner Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.