NM FS 220(1), Romero Creek Bridge

PROJECT NUMBER:  NM FS 220(1)

PROJECT NAME:  Romero Creek Bridge

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:   This project is located in the Gila National Forest in western-central New Mexico. The terrain is rolling and mountainous with elevations ranging up to 8300 ft.

The Romero Creek Bridge deck has large areas (approximately 60%) of delamination that are deep (2” to 10”).  The most recent bridge inspection results indicate the structural evaluation of the bridge to be in poor to serious condition.  Proposal would replace this bridge with a similar structure, add bridge rail/guardrail and pave the approaches 100' on each side of the bridge to keep rocks/debris/soil off the deck and to prevent sediment from entering the stream.  NFSR 220 will be a main haul route for an upcoming restoration project within the next few years.  There is potential for thousands of loads of timber to come out on NFSR 220. 

SCOPE OF THE WORK:   This project consists of replacing an existing bridge structure on Forest Route 220 (MP 7.325) over Romero Creek in Catron County, New Mexico.  The existing single-span bridge’s overall length is 30.4-ft and width (out-out) measures 16.0-ft.  The existing roadway width is 14.0-ft.

PRINCIPAL WORK ITEMS:

Approximate quantities for major work items:

• 1 (LPSM) of Removal of Existing Structures and Obstructions
• 250 CUYD of Embankment Construction    
• 250 TON of Roadway Aggregate
• 100 TON of Asphalt Pavement
• 14-ft x 48-ft of Prefabricated Steel Bridge
• 50 CUYD of Structural Concrete
• 200 LNFT of Guardrail, including terminals
• 100 hours of Equipment Hours          
• 120 hours of Labor Hours

ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: 

Advertise:  September 2023

Award:  November 2023

Construction:  January 2024 – October 2024 

ESTIMATED COST RANGE:

The anticipated cost range is between $700,000 and $2,000,000.

MISCELLANEOUS:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR NOTICE:

• The work will be listed within a single Schedule (Schedule A) and no options are proposed.
• Adjacent segments of Forest Route 220 will remain closed during construction and can be used for contractor staging and storage. 
• Access is to both sides of the bridge is possible by detour.
• Shallow foundations are anticipated
• Anticipated Notice to Proceed in January, with ground disturbing activities starting in April.