US Bridges

Mc Daniels Road over Rio Ruidoso

Fair

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 84 Ft. North of Maine Rd. · Structure no. 000000000009483

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mc Daniels Road over Rio Ruidoso is a concrete culvert carrying Mc Daniels 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 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesMc Daniels Road
CrossesRio Ruidoso
Location84 Ft. North of Maine Rd.
RouteCity Street 27001
CountyLincoln County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.33679, -105.71691
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic345 (2023)
Projected traffic469 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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$500,000 (2040 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mc Daniels Road over Rio Ruidoso built?

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

What condition is Mc Daniels Road over Rio Ruidoso 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mc Daniels Road over Rio Ruidoso carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Mc Daniels Road over Rio Ruidoso?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Mc Daniels Road over Rio Ruidoso?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.