US Bridges

US 285 over Escondido Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 33.0 MI SE of IH 10 Bus · Structure no. 061860029302009

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
153 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
1,455
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 285 over Escondido Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 285 over Escondido Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 76 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 5 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 1,455 vehicles a day, roughly 69% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2033. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 285
CrossesEscondido Draw
Location33.0 MI SE of IH 10 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 285
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.52368, -102.55466
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadOther
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,455 (2022)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2033
Trucks69%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 285 over Escondido Draw built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 285 over Escondido 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 285 over Escondido Draw carry?

About 1,455 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 69% are trucks.

How long is US 285 over Escondido Draw?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 over Escondido Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.