US Bridges

US 85 over Cement Plant Arroyo

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 2.1 MI E of Nm HWY 273 · Structure no. 240720000104047

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
23,118
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 85 over Cement Plant Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying US 85 over Cement Plant Arroyo in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 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 23,118 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,365 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 183 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 85
CrossesCement Plant Arroyo
Location2.1 MI E of Nm HWY 273
RouteU.S. Route 85
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.78844, -106.52608
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width183 ft (55.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,118 (2022)
Projected traffic32,365 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 85 over Cement Plant Arroyo built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 85 over Cement Plant 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 85 over Cement Plant Arroyo carry?

About 23,118 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 85 over Cement Plant Arroyo?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns US 85 over Cement Plant Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.