US Bridges

US-70/380 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 23.0 M E JCT US-380/HONDO · Structure no. 000000000002050

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,714
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70/380 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-70/380 over Unnamed Waterway in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 66 years old, older 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 3,714 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,051 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS-70/380
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location23.0 M E JCT US-380/HONDO
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyLincoln County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.3658, -104.9366
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,714 (2023)
Projected traffic5,051 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$216,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-70/380 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US-70/380 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US-70/380 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 3,714 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-70/380 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-70/380 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.