US Bridges

33-060C over Mora River

Fair

Mora County, New Mexico · 0.50 MI N of JCT NM-518 · Structure no. 000000000008531

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

33-060C over Mora River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 33-060C over Mora River in Mora County, New Mexico. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 189 vehicles a day, projected to reach 257 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Carries33-060C
CrossesMora River
Location0.50 MI N of JCT NM-518
RouteCounty Highway 33060
Coordinates35.96935, -105.30499
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2023)
Projected traffic257 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 33-060C over Mora River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 33-060C over Mora River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 33-060C over Mora River carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 33-060C over Mora River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 33-060C over Mora River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.