US 385 Ml over Ladder Creek
FairCheyenne County, Colorado · 1.5 MI S of US 40 · Structure no. I-27-V
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 385 Ml over Ladder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 385 Ml over Ladder Creek in Cheyenne County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 385 Ml over Ladder Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 385 Ml over Ladder Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 385 Ml over Ladder Creek carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US 385 Ml over Ladder Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns US 385 Ml over Ladder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.