US Bridges

US-70 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Otero County, New Mexico · 6.9 MI NE of US54/TULAROS · Structure no. 000000000002264

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,367
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-70 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway in Otero County, New Mexico. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 89 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 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 6,367 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,659 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS-70 Ebl/Wbl
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location6.9 MI NE of US54/TULAROS
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyOtero County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.12451, -105.91849
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,367 (2023)
Projected traffic8,659 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$342,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-70 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is US-70 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway 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 November 2024.

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

About 6,367 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.