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 overall length of the existing single-span bridge is 30.4-ft and width (out-out) measures 16.0-ft.  The existing roadway width is 14.0-ft.

The Romero Creek Bridge deck has large areas of delamination (approximately 60%) 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.  The 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.  A bypass would be needed during construction.