US Bridges

US-285 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls

Fair

Torrance County, New Mexico · JCT I-40 & US-285 · Structure no. 000000000008622

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,587
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-285 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-285 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls in Torrance County, New Mexico. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 36 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 1,587 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,158 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 83 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-285
CrossesI-40 Ebls/Wbls
LocationJCT I-40 & US-285
RouteU.S. Route 285
CountyTorrance County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.00843, -105.66413
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,587 (2023)
Projected traffic2,158 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US-285 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-285 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls carry?

About 1,587 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-285 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US-285 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.