US 385 Ml over Arkansas River
FairProwers County, Colorado · 2 MI North of Granada · Structure no. L-27-D
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 423 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 385 Ml over Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 385 Ml over Arkansas River in Prowers 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2040. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 385 Ml over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 385 Ml over Arkansas River 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 Arkansas River carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 385 Ml over Arkansas River?
The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US 385 Ml over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.