US Bridges

US-285 Roswell R R over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Chaves County, New Mexico · 1.34 MI S of US-70/380 · Structure no. 000000000009034

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,377
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-285 Roswell R R over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-285 Roswell R R over Unnamed Waterway in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,377 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,592 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-285 Roswell R R
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location1.34 MI S of US-70/380
RouteU.S. Route 285
Coordinates33.3748, -104.58342
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,377 (2023)
Projected traffic4,592 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-285 Roswell R R over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-285 Roswell R R over Unnamed Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US-285 Roswell R R over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 3,377 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-285 Roswell R R over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US-285 Roswell R R over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.