US Bridges

Fdr 271 over Long Canyon

Fair

Otero County, New Mexico · 20 Yd S/O RD 255 Jtc · Structure no. 030802000001012

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 271 over Long Canyon is a concrete slab carrying Fdr 271 over Long Canyon in Otero County, New Mexico. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 271
CrossesLong Canyon
Location20 Yd S/O RD 255 Jtc
RouteFederal Lands Road 271
CountyOtero County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.70519, -105.58729
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$198,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 271 over Long Canyon built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 271 over Long Canyon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 271 over Long Canyon carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Fdr 271 over Long Canyon?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 271 over Long Canyon?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.