Mora County Bridge Report Card
Mora County scores 67 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Mora County, New Mexico
Mora County has 79 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 7 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.3% is above the 4.3% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 440 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Mora County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 67/100 (D). The county has 79 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 7 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 440 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 6.3% | 12.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.2% of measured traffic | 0.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 8.9% | 17.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 55 years vs 48 nationally | 2.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 190,210 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 6.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.3% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 8.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 55 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 440 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Mora County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nm-161 over Mora River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 81 | 1975 |
| Fr-2151 over Wolf Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 37 | 1953 |
| 33-c013 over Mora River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 189 | 1940 |
| Nm-161 over Cebolla Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 81 | 1980 |
| Fr-2151 over Ocate Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 52 | 1954 |
| Nm-161 over Sapello River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 205 | 1934 |
| 33-b014 over Mora River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 189 | 1990 |
| Nm-161 over Wolf Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 171 | 1955 |
| Nm-120 over Unnamed Waterway | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 167 | 1961 |
| Nm-161 over Mora River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 81 | 1950 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.