US-70 over Rio Bonito
GoodLincoln County, New Mexico · 0.1 M W of US-70/380 Hond · Structure no. 000000000009313
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,728
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-70 over Rio Bonito is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-70 over Rio Bonito 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 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 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Rio Bonito built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-70 over Rio Bonito 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US-70 over Rio Bonito carry?
About 3,728 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-70 over Rio Bonito?
The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns US-70 over Rio Bonito?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.