US 385 Ml over Smokey Hill River
GoodCheyenne County, Colorado · 1.5 MI N of JCT US 40 · Structure no. I-27-U
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 385 Ml over Smokey Hill River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 385 Ml over Smokey Hill River in Cheyenne County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 891 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 385 Ml over Smokey Hill River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 385 Ml over Smokey Hill River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does US 385 Ml over Smokey Hill River carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US 385 Ml over Smokey Hill River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 385 Ml over Smokey Hill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.