US-285 over Rocky Arroyo
FairEddy County, New Mexico · 11.7 Miles N of US 62/180 · Structure no. 000000000009068
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 505 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,540
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-285 over Rocky Arroyo is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-285 over Rocky Arroyo in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 13,540 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,414 by 2043. The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long and 39 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 | 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-285 over Rocky Arroyo built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-285 over Rocky Arroyo 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US-285 over Rocky Arroyo carry?
About 13,540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-285 over Rocky Arroyo?
The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US-285 over Rocky Arroyo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.