US-380 over Rio Bonito
FairLincoln County, New Mexico · 17.0M E JCT NM-48 Capitan · Structure no. 000000000008534
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 919
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-380 over Rio Bonito is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-380 over Rio Bonito in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 919 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,249 by 2043. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-380 over Rio Bonito built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-380 over Rio Bonito 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US-380 over Rio Bonito carry?
About 919 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-380 over Rio Bonito?
The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US-380 over Rio Bonito?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.