US Bridges

35-0703 over Dillard Red Arroyo

Good

Otero County, New Mexico · EB Ramp US-70 @ H/Afb · Structure no. 000000000009356

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,184
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

35-0703 over Dillard Red Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying 35-0703 over Dillard Red Arroyo 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 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 6,184 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,410 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries35-0703
CrossesDillard Red Arroyo
LocationEB Ramp US-70 @ H/Afb
RouteCity Street 35703
Coordinates32.83028, -106.06648
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,184 (2023)
Projected traffic8,410 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Dillard Red Arroyo built?

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

What condition is 35-0703 over Dillard Red Arroyo 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does 35-0703 over Dillard Red Arroyo carry?

About 6,184 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is 35-0703 over Dillard Red Arroyo?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns 35-0703 over Dillard Red Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.