US-285 over Salt Draw
FairEddy County, New Mexico · 10.4 MI N New Mex/Tex Lin · Structure no. 000000000007164
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 266 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,860
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-285 over Salt Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-285 over Salt Draw in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,860 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,609 by 2043. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 over Salt Draw built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-285 over Salt 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US-285 over Salt Draw carry?
About 4,860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-285 over Salt Draw?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-285 over Salt Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.