US Bridges

NM-333 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.3 MI E of I-40/CARNUEL · Structure no. 000000000005540

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 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 1949, so it is 76 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 5,664 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,703 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNM-333
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.3 MI E of I-40/CARNUEL
RouteState Highway 333
Coordinates35.06375, -106.46121
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 1949, making it 76 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 2022.

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 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns NM-333 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.