US Bridges

NM-333 over Juan Thomas Canyon

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 2.45 MI W of JCT NM-344 · Structure no. 000000000003016

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
7,980
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-333 over Juan Thomas Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying NM-333 over Juan Thomas Canyon in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 7,980 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,852 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNM-333
CrossesJuan Thomas Canyon
Location2.45 MI W of JCT NM-344
RouteState Highway 333
Coordinates35.0768, -106.22957
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,980 (2023)
Projected traffic10,852 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-333 over Juan Thomas Canyon built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-333 over Juan Thomas Canyon 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 NM-333 over Juan Thomas Canyon carry?

About 7,980 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-333 over Juan Thomas Canyon?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns NM-333 over Juan Thomas Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.