US Bridges

US 385 Ml over Wolf Creek

Good

Prowers County, Colorado · In Granada · Structure no. L-27-I

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 Ml over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 385 Ml over Wolf Creek in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2040. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 385 Ml
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationIn Granada
RouteU.S. Route 385A
Coordinates38.07091, -102.31043
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2020)
Projected traffic546 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on 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 Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 385 Ml over Wolf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 385 Ml over Wolf Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 385 Ml over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 Ml over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.