US-285 over Macho Draw
FairChaves County, New Mexico · 13.0 MI N JCT US-70/285 · Structure no. 000000000008425
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 231 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,591
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-285 over Macho Draw is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-285 over Macho Draw in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,591 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,883 by 2043. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-285 over Macho Draw built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-285 over Macho Draw 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US-285 over Macho Draw carry?
About 3,591 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-285 over Macho Draw?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-285 over Macho Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.