US Bridges

US 385 Ml over Draw

Good

Cheyenne County, Colorado · 6.3 MI N of JCT US 40 · Structure no. I-27-Y

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
730
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 Ml over Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 385 Ml over Draw in Cheyenne County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 385 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location6.3 MI N of JCT US 40
RouteU.S. Route 385C
Coordinates38.90391, -102.35193
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2020)
Projected traffic891 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 385 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 385 Ml over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 385 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.