US Bridges

Main Road over Rio Ruidoso

Fair

Lincoln County, New Mexico · Main RD & Fox Drive · Structure no. 000000000009487

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,567
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Road over Rio Ruidoso is a concrete culvert carrying Main 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 1,567 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,131 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesMain Road
CrossesRio Ruidoso
LocationMain RD & Fox Drive
RouteCity Street 27001
CountyLincoln County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.3339, -105.69981
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,567 (2023)
Projected traffic2,131 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Road over Rio Ruidoso built?

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

What condition is Main 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Main Road over Rio Ruidoso carry?

About 1,567 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Main Road over Rio Ruidoso?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Main Road over Rio Ruidoso?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.