US Bridges

US-70 Wbl over Owen Road

Good

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 19.4 MI E of I-25/US-70 · Structure no. 000000000009325

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,758
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70 Wbl over Owen Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-70 Wbl over Owen Road in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,758 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,190 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesUS-70 Wbl
CrossesOwen Road
Location19.4 MI E of I-25/US-70
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates32.43848, -106.47079
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,758 (2023)
Projected traffic9,190 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 Owen Road built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-70 Wbl over Owen 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 March 2024.

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

About 6,758 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-70 Wbl over Owen Road?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US-70 Wbl over Owen Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.