US Bridges

US 85 WB FR over IH 10 / Spdc / Ramp

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of Sunland Park · Structure no. 240720212102333

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
945 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 85 WB FR over IH 10 / Spdc / Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 WB FR over IH 10 / Spdc / 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 11,100 by 2035. The structure is 945 ft (288 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 85 WB FR
CrossesIH 10 / Spdc / Ramp
Location0.6 MI SE of Sunland Park
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.81039, -106.54409
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionAugust 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, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length945 ft (288 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic11,100 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

The structure is 945 ft (288 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 85 WB FR over IH 10 / Spdc / Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.