US 285 over Middle Fork Big Canyon
FairPecos County, Texas · 5.8 MI N of RM 2400 · Structure no. 061860029303017
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 357 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 688
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 285 over Middle Fork Big Canyon is a concrete slab carrying US 285 over Middle Fork Big Canyon in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 688 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2033. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Middle Fork Big Canyon built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 285 over Middle Fork Big Canyon 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 Middle Fork Big Canyon carry?
About 688 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 285 over Middle Fork Big Canyon?
The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 285 over Middle Fork Big Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.