US 385 Ml over Draw
PoorKiowa County, Colorado · 13.2 MI E of Prowers-Kiow · Structure no. K-27-A
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 385 Ml over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 385 Ml over Draw in Kiowa County, Colorado. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 541 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Draw built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 385 Ml over Draw in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does US 385 Ml over Draw carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is US 385 Ml over Draw?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 385 Ml over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.