US Bridges

NM-333 over Tijeras Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.82 M E JCT NM-14/NM-333 · Structure no. 000000000005536

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

About this bridge

NM-333 over Tijeras Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying NM-333 over Tijeras Arroyo 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 5 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 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNM-333
CrossesTijeras Arroyo
Location0.82 M E JCT NM-14/NM-333
RouteState Highway 333
Coordinates35.09404, -106.36981
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 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 Tijeras Arroyo built?

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

What condition is NM-333 over Tijeras Arroyo 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 Tijeras Arroyo carry?

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

How long is NM-333 over Tijeras Arroyo?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-333 over Tijeras Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.