US Bridges

27-Z001 over Ruidoso

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Lincoln County, New Mexico · 540 N of Gavilian Canyon · Structure no. 000000000009995

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

27-Z001 over Ruidoso is a concrete culvert carrying 27-Z001 over Ruidoso in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 267 vehicles a day, projected to reach 382 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries27-Z001
CrossesRuidoso
Location540 N of Gavilian Canyon
RouteCity Street 27001
CountyLincoln County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.32643, -105.62846
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2020)
Projected traffic382 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 27-Z001 over Ruidoso built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27-Z001 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 27-Z001 over Ruidoso carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 27-Z001 over Ruidoso?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 27-Z001 over Ruidoso?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.