US-285 NB over Cass Draw
FairEddy County, New Mexico · 1.82 MI N of JCT NM-31 · Structure no. 000000000008228
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,882
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-285 NB over Cass Draw is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-285 NB over Cass Draw in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 NB over Cass Draw built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-285 NB 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 NB over Cass Draw carry?
About 14,882 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-285 NB 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 NB over Cass Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.