US 287 Ml over Farmers Highline Canal
FairAdams County, Colorado · 3.9 MI No of JCT US 36 · Structure no. E-16-C
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Farmers Highline Canal is a concrete slab carrying US 287 Ml over Farmers Highline Canal in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 74 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,940 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 94 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 287 Ml over Farmers Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Farmers Highline Canal 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 287 Ml over Farmers Highline Canal carry?
About 27,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Farmers Highline Canal?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Farmers Highline Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.