US 385 Ml over Buffalo Creek
FairProwers County, Colorado · 6 MI North of Granada · Structure no. L-27-P
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 385 Ml over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 385 Ml over Buffalo Creek 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 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 541 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 | 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 Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 385 Ml over Buffalo 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 Buffalo Creek carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is US 385 Ml over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns US 385 Ml over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.