US Bridges

US 85 WB over IH 10 / Wbcd / Ramp

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of Sunland Park · Structure no. 240720212102332

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 85 WB over IH 10 / Wbcd / Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 WB over IH 10 / Wbcd / Ramp 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2035. The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 85 WB
CrossesIH 10 / Wbcd / Ramp
Location0.6 MI SE of Sunland Park
RouteU.S. Route 85
StateTexas
Coordinates31.81009, -106.54412
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,100 ft (335.3 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic9,100 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 85 WB over IH 10 / Wbcd / Ramp built?

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

What condition is US 85 WB over IH 10 / Wbcd / Ramp 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 WB over IH 10 / Wbcd / Ramp carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 85 WB over IH 10 / Wbcd / Ramp?

The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 85 WB over IH 10 / Wbcd / Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.