US Bridges

US 85 EB on Ramp over Oxidationdam/Spdc/Ebramp

Good

El Paso County, Texas · .31MI.SE of Sunland Park · Structure no. 240720212102328

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,690 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 85 EB on Ramp over Oxidationdam/Spdc/Ebramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 EB on Ramp over Oxidationdam/Spdc/Ebramp in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 19,100 by 2035. The structure is 1,690 ft (515.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 85 EB on Ramp
CrossesOxidationdam/Spdc/Ebramp
Location.31MI.SE of Sunland Park
RouteU.S. Route 85
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.81138, -106.54644
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,690 ft (515.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2015)
Projected traffic19,100 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 85 EB on Ramp over Oxidationdam/Spdc/Ebramp built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 85 EB on Ramp over Oxidationdam/Spdc/Ebramp 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 Oxidationdam/Spdc/Ebramp carry?

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

How long is US 85 EB on Ramp over Oxidationdam/Spdc/Ebramp?

The structure is 1,690 ft (515.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 85 EB on Ramp over Oxidationdam/Spdc/Ebramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.