US 285 Ml over Little Dry Creek
PoorArapahoe County, Colorado · Hampden at Sherman · Structure no. F-17-CZ
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 285 Ml over Little Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 285 Ml over Little Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,380 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 285 Ml over Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 285 Ml over Little Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does US 285 Ml over Little Dry Creek carry?
About 46,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 285 Ml over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns US 285 Ml over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.