Us-285 over Soapberry Draw

Good Condition78 years old13,540 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyEddy
Location8.9 M N Jct Us62/carlsbad
CarriesUs-285
CrossesSoapberry Draw
Coordinates32.48645, -104.33310

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length141.1 ft (43 m)
Max Span7.9 ft (2.4 m)
Deck Area559 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1948

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic13,540 (2023)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection225
Inspection FrequencyEvery 48 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000005563

Nearby Bridges

Us-285 over Soapberry Draw 0.6 mi Fair Us-285 over Soapberry Draw 0.6 mi Good Us-285 over Spencer Draw 1.7 mi Fair Us-285 over Rocky Arroyo 2.8 mi Fair Us-285 over Rocky Arroyo 2.8 mi Fair Us-285 over Unnamed Waterway 3.3 mi Fair Nm-200 over Pecos River 4.1 mi Fair Us-285 over Unnamed Waterway 4.2 mi Fair Nm-200 over Carlsbad Main Canal 4.3 mi Good Us-285 over Unnamed Waterway 4.3 mi Fair