US 285 over Toyah Lake
FairReeves County, Texas · 6.3 MI SE of IH 20 · Structure no. 061950013905072
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 570 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,545
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 285 over Toyah Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 285 over Toyah Lake in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 3,545 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,467 by 2042. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Toyah Lake built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 285 over Toyah Lake 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 285 over Toyah Lake carry?
About 3,545 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 285 over Toyah Lake?
The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 285 over Toyah Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.