US 385 Ml over South Platte River
FairSedgwick County, Colorado · 0.4 MI N of JCT I 76 · Structure no. A-28-P
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 287 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 385 Ml over South Platte River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 385 Ml over South Platte River in Sedgwick County, Colorado. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,192 by 2038. The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 South Platte River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 385 Ml over South Platte 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US 385 Ml over South Platte River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 385 Ml over South Platte River?
The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 385 Ml over South Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.