US-285 Sbl over Rio Penasco
FairEddy County, New Mexico · 6.8 MI S of JCT US-82 · Structure no. 000000000008813
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,240
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-285 Sbl over Rio Penasco is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-285 Sbl over Rio Penasco in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.
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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 Sbl over Rio Penasco built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-285 Sbl over Rio Penasco 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US-285 Sbl over Rio Penasco carry?
About 9,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US-285 Sbl over Rio Penasco?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US-285 Sbl over Rio Penasco?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.