US Bridges

US-70 Ebl & Wbl over Devils Canyon

Good

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 10.1 M W JCT US-380 Hondo · Structure no. 000000000009295

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,728
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70 Ebl & Wbl over Devils Canyon is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-70 Ebl & Wbl over Devils Canyon in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,728 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,070 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS-70 Ebl & Wbl
CrossesDevils Canyon
Location10.1 M W JCT US-380 Hondo
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates33.41493, -105.43852
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,728 (2023)
Projected traffic5,070 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
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 Ebl & Wbl over Devils Canyon built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-70 Ebl & Wbl over Devils Canyon 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-70 Ebl & Wbl over Devils Canyon carry?

About 3,728 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-70 Ebl & Wbl over Devils Canyon?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US-70 Ebl & Wbl over Devils Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.