US Bridges

27-B009 over Ruidoso River

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 0.3 MI W of US-70 @MP-274 · Structure no. 000000000008021

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
345
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27-B009 over Ruidoso River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 27-B009 over Ruidoso River in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 345 vehicles a day, projected to reach 469 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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Carries27-B009
CrossesRuidoso River
Location0.3 MI W of US-70 @MP-274
RouteCounty Highway 27009
CountyLincoln County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.41019, -105.44494
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2023)
Projected traffic469 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$45,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 27-B009 over Ruidoso River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27-B009 over Ruidoso River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 27-B009 over Ruidoso River carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 27-B009 over Ruidoso River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 27-B009 over Ruidoso River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.