US Bridges

US-70 Ebl & Wbl over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 9.0 M W JCT US-380 Hondo · Structure no. 000000000009298

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,728
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70 Ebl & Wbl over Unnamed Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-70 Ebl & Wbl over Unnamed Waterway 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 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS-70 Ebl & Wbl
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location9.0 M W JCT US-380 Hondo
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates33.419, -105.4167
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 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 Unnamed Waterway built?

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

What condition is US-70 Ebl & Wbl over Unnamed Waterway 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 2025.

How much traffic does US-70 Ebl & Wbl over Unnamed Waterway carry?

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

How long is US-70 Ebl & Wbl over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US-70 Ebl & Wbl over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.