US Bridges

US-82 Ebl/Wbl over Eagle Draw

Fair

Eddy County, New Mexico · 1.8 MI W of JCT US-285 · Structure no. 000000000007351

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,296
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-82 Ebl/Wbl over Eagle Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-82 Ebl/Wbl over Eagle Draw in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,296 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,842 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-82 Ebl/Wbl
CrossesEagle Draw
Location1.8 MI W of JCT US-285
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyEddy County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.84238, -104.42231
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,296 (2023)
Projected traffic5,842 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$536,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-82 Ebl/Wbl over Eagle Draw built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-82 Ebl/Wbl 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does US-82 Ebl/Wbl over Eagle Draw carry?

About 4,296 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-82 Ebl/Wbl over Eagle Draw?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns US-82 Ebl/Wbl over Eagle Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.