US Bridges

US 385 Ml over Draw

Fair

Cheyenne County, Colorado · 7.2 MI S of JCT US 40 · Structure no. J-27-K

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
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 1961, so it is 64 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 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 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 385 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location7.2 MI S of JCT US 40
RouteU.S. Route 385B
Coordinates38.71491, -102.33195
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2020)
Projected traffic986 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1961, making it 64 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 730 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 385 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.