US-285 over Eagle Draw
FairEddy County, New Mexico · 0.3 MI N JCT US82 Artesia · Structure no. 000000000006939
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,139
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-285 over Eagle Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-285 over Eagle Draw in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 93 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Eagle Draw built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-285 over Eagle 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 over Eagle Draw carry?
About 11,139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-285 over Eagle Draw?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns US-285 over Eagle Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.