US Bridges

27-Z001 over Rio Ruidoso

Good

Lincoln County, New Mexico · Jct. Main Rd/Flume Can.Rd · Structure no. 000000000009820

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,676
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

27-Z001 over Rio Ruidoso is a concrete culvert carrying 27-Z001 over Rio Ruidoso in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,676 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,534 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Carries27-Z001
CrossesRio Ruidoso
LocationJct. Main Rd/Flume Can.Rd
RouteCounty Highway 27001
Coordinates33.33396, -105.68973
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,676 (2018)
Projected traffic3,534 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-Z001 over Rio Ruidoso built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27-Z001 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 27-Z001 over Rio Ruidoso carry?

About 2,676 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 27-Z001 over Rio Ruidoso?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 27-Z001 over Rio Ruidoso?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.