US Bridges

27-Z012 over Rio Ruidoso

Good

Lincoln County, New Mexico · .3 MI N of US-70 · Structure no. 000000000009460

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
347
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

27-Z012 over Rio Ruidoso is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 27-Z012 over Rio Ruidoso in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 347 vehicles a day, projected to reach 471 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries27-Z012
CrossesRio Ruidoso
Location.3 MI N of US-70
RouteCity Street 27012
CountyLincoln County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.33942, -105.5828
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2023)
Projected traffic471 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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-Z012 over Rio Ruidoso built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27-Z012 over Rio Ruidoso in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does 27-Z012 over Rio Ruidoso carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 27-Z012 over Rio Ruidoso?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 27-Z012 over Rio Ruidoso?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.