US 385 Ml over Sand Creek
FairKit Carson County, Colorado · 2 MI S. of Burlington · Structure no. G-27-E
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 385 Ml over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 385 Ml over Sand Creek in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 385 Ml over Sand 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 Sand Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 385 Ml over Sand Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US 385 Ml over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.