US 385 Ml over Black Wolf Creek
FairYuma County, Colorado · 10.7 MI N of JCT US 36 · Structure no. E-28-W
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 720
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 385 Ml over Black Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 385 Ml over Black Wolf Creek in Yuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 886 by 2038. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 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 Black Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 385 Ml over Black Wolf 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 385 Ml over Black Wolf Creek carry?
About 720 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US 385 Ml over Black Wolf Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 385 Ml over Black Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.