US Bridges

US-285 Sbl over Four Mile Draw

Fair

Eddy County, New Mexico · 11.2 MI S Ou US-82 · Structure no. 000000000008777

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,240
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-285 Sbl over Four Mile Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-285 Sbl over Four Mile Draw in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 9,240 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,566 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesUS-285 Sbl
CrossesFour Mile Draw
Location11.2 MI S Ou US-82
RouteU.S. Route 285
Coordinates32.67993, -104.39575
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,240 (2023)
Projected traffic12,566 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-285 Sbl over Four Mile Draw built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-285 Sbl over Four Mile 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-285 Sbl over Four Mile Draw carry?

About 9,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US-285 Sbl over Four Mile Draw?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US-285 Sbl over Four Mile Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.