US Bridges

33-B014 over Mora River

Good

Mora County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI E NM-518 @ MP-35.1 · Structure no. 000000000008816

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

33-B014 over Mora River is a wood or timber slab carrying 33-B014 over Mora River in Mora County, New Mexico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 189 vehicles a day, projected to reach 257 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries33-B014
CrossesMora River
Location0.2 MI E NM-518 @ MP-35.1
RouteCounty Highway 33014
Coordinates36.03523, -105.37997
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2023)
Projected traffic257 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 33-B014 over Mora River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 33-B014 over Mora 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 33-B014 over Mora River carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 33-B014 over Mora River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 33-B014 over Mora River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.