US Bridges

35-0703 over US-70

Fair

Otero County, New Mexico · At JCT US-70/HOLLOMAN Afb · Structure no. 000000000008201

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

35-0703 over US-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 35-0703 over US-70 in Otero County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 311 by 2038. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries35-0703
CrossesUS-70
LocationAt JCT US-70/HOLLOMAN Afb
RouteCity Street 35703
CountyOtero County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.83147, -106.06807
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2018)
Projected traffic311 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 35-0703 over US-70 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 35-0703 over US-70 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 35-0703 over US-70 carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 35-0703 over US-70?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 35-0703 over US-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.