US Bridges

US 385 Ml over Draw

Fair

Cheyenne County, Colorado · 10.MI S of US 40 · Structure no. J-27-J

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 Ml over Draw is a concrete tee beam carrying US 385 Ml over Draw in Cheyenne County, Colorado. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 385 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location10.MI S of US 40
RouteU.S. Route 385B
Coordinates38.67671, -102.32764
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2020)
Projected traffic394 by 2040
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 385 Ml over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 385 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.