US Bridges

US-285 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Eddy County, New Mexico · 0.6 M N JCT US-82/ARTESIA · Structure no. 000000000002116

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,139
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-285 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-285 over Unnamed Waterway in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 91 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 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 11,139 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,149 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesUS-285
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.6 M N JCT US-82/ARTESIA
RouteU.S. Route 285
Coordinates32.85149, -104.39813
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,139 (2023)
Projected traffic15,149 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US-285 over Unnamed Waterway 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 October 2023.

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

About 11,139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-285 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US-285 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.