US Bridges

33-Z000 over Mora River

Fair

Mora County, New Mexico · 0.05 MI N of JCT NM-518 · Structure no. 000000000010004

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

33-Z000 over Mora River is a steel culvert carrying 33-Z000 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 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries33-Z000
CrossesMora River
Location0.05 MI N of JCT NM-518
RouteState Highway 33000
CountyMora County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.97651, -105.3381
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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-Z000 over Mora River built?

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

What condition is 33-Z000 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 33-Z000 over Mora River carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 33-Z000 over Mora River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 33-Z000 over Mora River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.