US Bridges

US 85 EB on Ramp over Off Ramp to IH 10

Good

El Paso County, Texas · .31 Mi. SE of Sunland Par · Structure no. 240720212102327

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
520 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 85 EB on Ramp over Off Ramp to IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 EB on Ramp over Off Ramp to IH 10 in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,100 by 2035. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 85 EB on Ramp
CrossesOff Ramp to IH 10
Location.31 Mi. SE of Sunland Par
RouteU.S. Route 85
StateTexas
Coordinates31.81098, -106.54632
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2015)
Projected traffic21,100 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 85 EB on Ramp over Off Ramp to IH 10 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 85 EB on Ramp over Off Ramp to IH 10 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 85 EB on Ramp over Off Ramp to IH 10 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 85 EB on Ramp over Off Ramp to IH 10?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 85 EB on Ramp over Off Ramp to IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.