NM-518 over Mora River
GoodMora County, New Mexico · 7.3 MI N Mora/San Miguel · Structure no. 000000000009838
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,684
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-518 over Mora River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-518 over Mora River in Mora County, New Mexico. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,684 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,290 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-518 over Mora River built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-518 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does NM-518 over Mora River carry?
About 1,684 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is NM-518 over Mora River?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NM-518 over Mora River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.