US Bridges

27-E028 over Rio Hondo

Fair

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI S US-70 @ MP-293.4 · Structure no. 000000000008646

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
345
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27-E028 over Rio Hondo is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 27-E028 over Rio Hondo in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries27-E028
CrossesRio Hondo
Location0.1 MI S US-70 @ MP-293.4
RouteCounty Highway 27028
CountyLincoln County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.35624, -105.16041
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 27-E028 over Rio Hondo built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27-E028 over Rio Hondo 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-E028 over Rio Hondo carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 27-E028 over Rio Hondo?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 27-E028 over Rio Hondo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.