US-285
Carrying US-285 over I-40 EBLS/WBLS
JCT I-40 & US-285, Torrance, New Mexico
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
US-285 in Torrance, New Mexico sits above 88% of rated New Mexico bridges on inventory load rating (39 t), while its 1989 build year is earlier than 16% of Torrance's recorded-year cohort (70 bridges).
US-285 in Torrance, New Mexico is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1989, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 6. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure NM:000000000008622
LATE-CENTURY · STEEL · MULTI-SPAN · DECK-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-FAIR
- LATE-CENTURY 1980–1999
- STEEL Steel
- MULTI-SPAN 2 spans
- DECK-LED Deck-led
- ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
- STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
- CAT-FAIR Fair
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: US-285
The US-285 bridge in Torrance, New Mexico carries US-285 over I-40 EBLS/WBLS. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2016, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 85.6 meters (281 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,536 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Mexico bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
How US-285 compares
Age against the county: built in 1989, earlier than 11 of Torrance's 70 bridges with a recorded construction year (16%), against a county median build year of 1958. This is one of the newer structures in its county.
Live comparison across New Mexico bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (4,030 of 4,035 rated).
US-285 vs every rated New Mexico bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
39 Top 12% higher than 88% of 4,030 bridges
rated New Mexico bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Torrance inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 70 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1989
- Last Reconstructed
- 2016
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 85.6 m (281 ft)
- Deck Width
- 25.3 m (83 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,536 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000008622
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US-285 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US-285 against other structures in Torrance and across New Mexico. New Mexico bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US-285?
US-285 in Torrance, New Mexico has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US-285 inspected?
US-285's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,536 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US-285 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US-285?
US-285 has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US-285?
US-285 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US-285 and does age affect safety?
US-285 was built in 1989, making it 37 years old and last reconstructed in 2016.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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