US 385 Ml over Amity Canal
PoorProwers County, Colorado · 6.8 MI North of Granada · Structure no. L-27-O
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 385 Ml over Amity Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 385 Ml over Amity Canal in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Amity Canal built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 385 Ml over Amity Canal 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 Amity Canal carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is US 385 Ml over Amity Canal?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns US 385 Ml over Amity Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.