US Bridges

US 385 Ml over N Fk Republican River

Fair

Yuma County, Colorado · In Wray · Structure no. D-28-T

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 Ml over N Fk Republican River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 385 Ml over N Fk Republican River in Yuma County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,752 by 2038. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 385 Ml
CrossesN Fk Republican River
LocationIn Wray
RouteU.S. Route 385D
Coordinates40.07931, -102.22741
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2018)
Projected traffic4,752 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for 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 N Fk Republican River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 385 Ml over N Fk Republican 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 385 Ml over N Fk Republican River carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 385 Ml over N Fk Republican River?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 Ml over N Fk Republican River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.