US Bridges

US 85 WB over Racetrack Dr.

Good

El Paso County, Texas · @ Racetrack Dr. · Structure no. 240720255204315

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,981
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 85 WB over Racetrack Dr. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 WB over Racetrack Dr. 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 3,981 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 85 WB
CrossesRacetrack Dr.
Location@ Racetrack Dr.
RouteU.S. Route 85
StateTexas
Coordinates31.8055, -106.54112
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry9: 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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,981 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 over Racetrack Dr. built?

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

What condition is US 85 WB over Racetrack Dr. 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 Racetrack Dr. carry?

About 3,981 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 85 WB over Racetrack Dr.?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 85 WB over Racetrack Dr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.