US Bridges

US-70 Wbl over Nasa Road

Good

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 10.7 MI E of I-25 EXIT-6 · Structure no. 000000000009237

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 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 Wbl over Nasa Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-70 Wbl over Nasa 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 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 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS-70 Wbl
CrossesNasa Road
Location10.7 MI E of I-25 EXIT-6
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates32.42026, -106.61334
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-70 Wbl over Nasa Road built?

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

What condition is US-70 Wbl over Nasa 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 January 2023.

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

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

How long is US-70 Wbl over Nasa Road?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-70 Wbl over Nasa Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.