NM-161 over Mora River
PoorMora County, New Mexico · 5.4 MI SE of JCT NM-518 · Structure no. 000000000007535
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 81
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-161 over Mora River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-161 over Mora River in Mora County, New Mexico. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 81 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-161 over Mora River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-161 over Mora River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does NM-161 over Mora River carry?
About 81 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-161 over Mora River?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns NM-161 over Mora River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.