US Bridges

35-B017 over Tularosa Creek

Good

Otero County, New Mexico · .2 S of US-70 @ MP 239.6 · Structure no. 000000000008353

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

35-B017 over Tularosa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 35-B017 over Tularosa Creek in Otero County, New Mexico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries35-B017
CrossesTularosa Creek
Location.2 S of US-70 @ MP 239.6
RouteCounty Highway 35017
CountyOtero County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.15691, -105.85697
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2023)
Projected traffic325 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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-B017 over Tularosa Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 35-B017 over Tularosa Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 35-B017 over Tularosa Creek carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 35-B017 over Tularosa Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 35-B017 over Tularosa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.