US-70 over Flores Canyon
FairLincoln County, New Mexico · 7.3 MI W JCT US70/380 @ H · Structure no. 000000000009300
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,728
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-70 over Flores Canyon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-70 over Flores Canyon in Lincoln 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 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 3,728 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,070 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-70 over Flores Canyon built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-70 over Flores Canyon 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US-70 over Flores Canyon carry?
About 3,728 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-70 over Flores Canyon?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns US-70 over Flores Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.