US Bridges

27-B022 over Bonito Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 250 W US-380 @ MP-150.1 · Structure no. 000000000008815

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
345
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27-B022 over Bonito Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 27-B022 over Bonito Creek 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 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 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries27-B022
CrossesBonito Creek
Location250 W US-380 @ MP-150.1
RouteCounty Highway 27022
CountyLincoln County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.42268, -105.30524
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$51,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 27-B022 over Bonito Creek built?

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

What condition is 27-B022 over Bonito Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 27-B022 over Bonito Creek carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 27-B022 over Bonito Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns 27-B022 over Bonito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.