NM-27 over Trujillo Canyon
FairSierra County, New Mexico · 3.5 MI S of JCT NM-152 · Structure no. 000000000007458
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-27 over Trujillo Canyon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-27 over Trujillo Canyon in Sierra County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-27 over Trujillo Canyon built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-27 over Trujillo 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does NM-27 over Trujillo Canyon carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NM-27 over Trujillo Canyon?
The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NM-27 over Trujillo Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.