US Bridges

NM-333 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 1.1 M E JCT I-40/NM-333 · Structure no. 000000000005539

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,664
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-333 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-333 over Unnamed Waterway in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5,664 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,703 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-333
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location1.1 M E JCT I-40/NM-333
RouteState Highway 333
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.06427, -106.44847
Functional classUrban 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic5,664 (2023)
Projected traffic7,703 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-333 over Unnamed Waterway 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 Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 5,664 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NM-333 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-333 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.