US Bridges

US 85 Sbfr over Hart Mill Arroyo

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of US 85 · Structure no. 240720000104068

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,672
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 85 Sbfr over Hart Mill Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying US 85 Sbfr over Hart Mill Arroyo in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 13,672 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,490 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 85 Sbfr
CrossesHart Mill Arroyo
Location0.25 MI S of US 85
RouteU.S. Route 85
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76239, -106.50853
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,672 (2020)
Projected traffic15,490 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sbfr over Hart Mill Arroyo built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 85 Sbfr over Hart Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 85 Sbfr over Hart Mill Arroyo carry?

About 13,672 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 85 Sbfr over Hart Mill Arroyo?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 85 Sbfr over Hart Mill Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.