NM-63 over Rio Mora
FairSan Miguel County, New Mexico · 16.5 MI N of JCT NM-223 · Structure no. 000000000003926
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 492
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-63 over Rio Mora is a concrete channel beam carrying NM-63 over Rio Mora in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 85 years old, older 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 492 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-63 over Rio Mora built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is NM-63 over Rio Mora 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does NM-63 over Rio Mora carry?
About 492 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-63 over Rio Mora?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns NM-63 over Rio Mora?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.