US-285 over Red Bluff Draw
GoodEddy County, New Mexico · 6.64 MI N New Mex/Tex Lin · Structure no. 000000000009830
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,786
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-285 over Red Bluff Draw is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-285 over Red Bluff Draw in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,786 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,508 by 2041. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Red Bluff Draw built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-285 over Red Bluff Draw in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does US-285 over Red Bluff Draw carry?
About 4,786 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US-285 over Red Bluff Draw?
The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns US-285 over Red Bluff Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.