US Bridges

IRR/US-70 Eb/Wb over Local Road

Fair

Otero County, New Mexico · 17.0 M NE of US-54/TULARO · Structure no. 000000000008431

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,367
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/US-70 Eb/Wb over Local Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR/US-70 Eb/Wb over Local Road in Otero County, New Mexico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesIRR/US-70 Eb/Wb
CrossesLocal Road
Location17.0 M NE of US-54/TULARO
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates33.15564, -105.77022
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.8 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IRR/US-70 Eb/Wb over Local Road built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/US-70 Eb/Wb over Local Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does IRR/US-70 Eb/Wb over Local Road carry?

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

How long is IRR/US-70 Eb/Wb over Local Road?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns IRR/US-70 Eb/Wb over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.