US-70 Wbl over Unnamed Waterway
GoodOtero County, New Mexico · 6.29 MI SW of US-54/ALAMO · Structure no. 000000000002198
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 134 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,337
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-70 Wbl over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-70 Wbl over Unnamed Waterway in Otero County, New Mexico. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 88 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 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 17,337 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,578 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-70 Wbl over Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is US-70 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US-70 Wbl over Unnamed Waterway carry?
About 17,337 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-70 Wbl over Unnamed Waterway?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m).
Who owns US-70 Wbl over Unnamed Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.