Nm-161 over Sapello River

Fair Condition92 years old205 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyMora
Location1.3 Mi N Of Jct I-25
CarriesNm-161
CrossesSapello River
Coordinates35.79522, -104.98091

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length302.2 ft (92.1 m)
Max Span75.1 ft (22.9 m)
Deck Width30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Deck Area865.7 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1934 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic205 (2023)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000002549

Nearby Bridges

Nm-161 over Mora River 0.2 mi Fair I-25 Nbl over Mora River 0.3 mi Fair I-25 Sbl over Mora River 0.3 mi Fair Nm-161 over I-25 Nbl/sbl 0.9 mi Good I-25 Nbl over Sapello River 1.0 mi Fair I-25 Sbl over Sapello River 1.0 mi Fair I-25 Nbl/sbl over Nm-161 1.2 mi Fair Nm-161 over Sapello River 1.3 mi Fair I-25 Nbl over Wolf Creek 2.9 mi Fair I-25 Sbl over Wolf Creek 2.9 mi Good