US Bridges

33-A027 over Mora River

Fair

Mora County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI NW of NM-518 · Structure no. 000000000008918

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

33-A027 over Mora River is a concrete slab carrying 33-A027 over Mora River in Mora County, New Mexico. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries33-A027
CrossesMora River
Location0.1 MI NW of NM-518
RouteCounty Highway 33027
CountyMora County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.97899, -105.34513
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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-A027 over Mora River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 33-A027 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 33-A027 over Mora River carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 33-A027 over Mora River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 33-A027 over Mora River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.