US 285 over Coyanosa Draw
FairPecos County, Texas · 5.00 MI NW of FM 1776 · Structure no. 061860013907052
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,545
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 285 over Coyanosa Draw is a concrete slab carrying US 285 over Coyanosa Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 70 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,545 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,163 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 285 over Coyanosa Draw built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is US 285 over Coyanosa Draw in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does US 285 over Coyanosa Draw carry?
About 1,545 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 285 over Coyanosa Draw?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US 285 over Coyanosa Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.