US Bridges

NM-333 over Tablazon Canyon

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 2.56 MI E of NM-333 · Structure no. 000000000005535

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,557
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-333 over Tablazon Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying NM-333 over Tablazon Canyon in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 4,557 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,197 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNM-333
CrossesTablazon Canyon
Location2.56 MI E of NM-333
RouteState Highway 333
Coordinates35.10405, -106.34297
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,557 (2023)
Projected traffic6,197 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-333 over Tablazon Canyon built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-333 over Tablazon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NM-333 over Tablazon Canyon carry?

About 4,557 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NM-333 over Tablazon Canyon?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-333 over Tablazon Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.