US 385 Ml over Frenchman Creek
FairPhillips County, Colorado · In Holyoke · Structure no. B-27-E
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 168 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 385 Ml over Frenchman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 385 Ml over Frenchman Creek in Phillips County, Colorado. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,356 by 2038. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 37 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Frenchman Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 385 Ml over Frenchman 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 385 Ml over Frenchman Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 385 Ml over Frenchman Creek?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US 385 Ml over Frenchman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.