US Bridges

27-E008 over Ruidoso River

Fair

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 3.82 MI E of US70 @MP-278 · Structure no. 000000000008434

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27-E008 over Ruidoso River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 27-E008 over Ruidoso River in Lincoln 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 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 345 vehicles a day, projected to reach 469 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries27-E008
CrossesRuidoso River
Location3.82 MI E of US70 @MP-278
RouteCounty Highway 27008
CountyLincoln County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.42009, -105.37691
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2023)
Projected traffic469 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 27-E008 over Ruidoso River built?

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

What condition is 27-E008 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 27-E008 over Ruidoso River carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 27-E008 over Ruidoso River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 27-E008 over Ruidoso River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.