US Bridges

Sleepy Hollow Road over Rio Ruidoso

Good

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 628 Ft. West of NM-48 · Structure no. 000000000009482

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
337
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sleepy Hollow Road over Rio Ruidoso is a concrete culvert carrying Sleepy Hollow Road 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 337 vehicles a day, projected to reach 458 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSleepy Hollow Road
CrossesRio Ruidoso
Location628 Ft. West of NM-48
RouteCity Street 27001
CountyLincoln County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.33478, -105.68327
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2023)
Projected traffic458 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2040 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sleepy Hollow Road over Rio Ruidoso built?

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

What condition is Sleepy Hollow Road 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 Sleepy Hollow Road over Rio Ruidoso carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sleepy Hollow Road over Rio Ruidoso?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Sleepy Hollow Road over Rio Ruidoso?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.