NM-518 over Cebolla River
GoodMora County, New Mexico · 19.1 MI N of JCT LOOP-15 · Structure no. 000000000002543
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,801
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-518 over Cebolla River is a concrete culvert carrying NM-518 over Cebolla River in Mora County, New Mexico. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 86 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,801 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,449 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-518 over Cebolla River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is NM-518 over Cebolla River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.
How much traffic does NM-518 over Cebolla River carry?
About 1,801 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-518 over Cebolla River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NM-518 over Cebolla River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.