NM-27 over Juarlosa Creek
FairSierra County, New Mexico · 10.7 MI S of JCT NM-152 · Structure no. 000000000007459
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 237 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-27 over Juarlosa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-27 over Juarlosa Creek in Sierra County, New Mexico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2043. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 Juarlosa Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-27 over Juarlosa Creek 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 NM-27 over Juarlosa Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NM-27 over Juarlosa Creek?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NM-27 over Juarlosa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.