US Bridges

US-70 over Boone Draw

Fair

Roosevelt County, New Mexico · 1.2 MI SW JCT NM114/ELIDA · Structure no. 000000000002084

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
129 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
1,847
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70 over Boone Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US-70 over Boone Draw in Roosevelt County, New Mexico. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 87 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 1,847 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,511 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long.

CarriesUS-70
CrossesBoone Draw
Location1.2 MI SW JCT NM114/ELIDA
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates33.94226, -103.66844
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans19
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 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 traffic1,847 (2023)
Projected traffic2,511 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$511,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-70 over Boone Draw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US-70 over Boone Draw 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-70 over Boone Draw carry?

About 1,847 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-70 over Boone Draw?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US-70 over Boone Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.