US Bridges

US 85 Ebfr over Oxidation Dam Outlet

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Sunland Pk RD · Structure no. 240720212107329

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,150 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 85 Ebfr over Oxidation Dam Outlet is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 Ebfr 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 1,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,100 by 2025. The structure is 1,150 ft (350.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 85 Ebfr
CrossesOxidation Dam Outlet
Location0.5 MI S of Sunland Pk RD
RouteU.S. Route 85
StateTexas
Coordinates31.80954, -106.54507
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,150 ft (350.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2019)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2025
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ebfr over Oxidation Dam Outlet built?

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

What condition is US 85 Ebfr 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 Ebfr over Oxidation Dam Outlet carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is US 85 Ebfr over Oxidation Dam Outlet?

The structure is 1,150 ft (350.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 85 Ebfr over Oxidation Dam Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.