US Bridges

US-70 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Roosevelt County, New Mexico · 0.8 MI NE JCT NM114/ELIDA · Structure no. 000000000002085

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
157 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
2,417
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-70 over Unnamed Waterway in Roosevelt County, New Mexico. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 89 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 2,417 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,287 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS-70
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.8 MI NE JCT NM114/ELIDA
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyRoosevelt County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.95732, -103.6422
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans18
Design loadH 15
Structure length157 ft (47.9 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 traffic2,417 (2023)
Projected traffic3,287 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$194,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-70 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US-70 over Unnamed Waterway 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does US-70 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 2,417 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-70 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US-70 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.