US Bridges

US-70 EB and WB over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 9.5 MI E of NM-185/CRUCES · Structure no. 000000000009355

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,643
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70 EB and WB over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-70 EB and WB over Unnamed Waterway 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 14,643 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,914 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long.

CarriesUS-70 EB and WB
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location9.5 MI E of NM-185/CRUCES
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates32.40096, -106.66883
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,643 (2023)
Projected traffic19,914 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 EB and WB over Unnamed Waterway built?

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

What condition is US-70 EB and WB over Unnamed Waterway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US-70 EB and WB over Unnamed Waterway carry?

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

How long is US-70 EB and WB over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US-70 EB and WB over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.