US-285 Sbl over Cass Draw
FairEddy County, New Mexico · 1.82 MI N of JCT NM-31 · Structure no. 000000000006787
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,882
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-285 Sbl over Cass Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-285 Sbl over Cass Draw in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 57 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 5 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 14,882 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,239 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 41 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-285 Sbl over Cass Draw built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US-285 Sbl over Cass 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US-285 Sbl over Cass Draw carry?
About 14,882 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-285 Sbl over Cass Draw?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US-285 Sbl over Cass Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.