US 287 Ml over Light Rail
GoodAdams County, Colorado · 1 MI S of US 36 · Structure no. E-16-YG
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Light Rail is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Ml over Light Rail in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 Ml over Light Rail built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Light Rail in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does US 287 Ml over Light Rail carry?
About 30,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Light Rail?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Light Rail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.