US 385 Ml over Draw
PoorSedgwick County, Colorado · 18 MI S of JULESBURG/I-76 · Structure no. A-27-A
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 385 Ml over Draw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 385 Ml over Draw in Sedgwick 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 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 385 Ml over Draw built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 385 Ml over Draw 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 385 Ml over Draw carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is US 385 Ml over Draw?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns US 385 Ml over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.