US Bridges

US 85 WB over SL375/DONIPHAN Dr/Bnsf

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.21 Mi. NW of Executive · Structure no. 240720212107347

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,373 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 85 WB over SL375/DONIPHAN Dr/Bnsf is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 WB over SL375/DONIPHAN Dr/Bnsf in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2035. The structure is 1,373 ft (418.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 85 WB
CrossesSL375/DONIPHAN Dr/Bnsf
Location1.21 Mi. NW of Executive
RouteU.S. Route 85
StateTexas
Coordinates31.80356, -106.53944
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans8 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,373 ft (418.5 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2015)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 over SL375/DONIPHAN Dr/Bnsf built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 85 WB over SL375/DONIPHAN Dr/Bnsf 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 SL375/DONIPHAN Dr/Bnsf carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 85 WB over SL375/DONIPHAN Dr/Bnsf?

The structure is 1,373 ft (418.5 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 85 WB over SL375/DONIPHAN Dr/Bnsf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.