US Bridges

US 85 EB on Ramp over Oxidation Dam Outlet

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Sunland Pk RD · Structure no. 240720212102331

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

About this bridge

US 85 EB on Ramp over Oxidation Dam Outlet is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 EB on Ramp over Oxidation Dam Outlet 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 14,100 by 2035. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 28 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
CrossesOxidation Dam Outlet
Location0.5 MI S of Sunland Pk RD
RouteInterstate 10
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.80973, -106.54481
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2019)
Projected traffic14,100 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 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 Oxidation Dam Outlet built?

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

What condition is US 85 EB on Ramp over Oxidation Dam Outlet 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 Oxidation Dam Outlet carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 85 EB on Ramp over Oxidation Dam Outlet?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 85 EB on Ramp over Oxidation Dam Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.