US Bridges

US 85 over Open Land/Harts Mill Arr

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.3 Miles West of US 62 · Structure no. 240720000104227

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,070 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
17,353
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 85 over Open Land/Harts Mill Arr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 over Open Land/Harts Mill Arr in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,353 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,518 by 2041. The structure is 1,070 ft (326.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 85
CrossesOpen Land/Harts Mill Arr
Location1.3 Miles West of US 62
RouteU.S. Route 85
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76238, -106.50796
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,070 ft (326.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,353 (2021)
Projected traffic21,518 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 85 over Open Land/Harts Mill Arr built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 85 over Open Land/Harts Mill Arr 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 85 over Open Land/Harts Mill Arr carry?

About 17,353 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 85 over Open Land/Harts Mill Arr?

The structure is 1,070 ft (326.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 85 over Open Land/Harts Mill Arr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.