US 287 Ml over Sand Creek
FairBaca County, Colorado · 34 Miles South of Lamar · Structure no. N-26-R
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Ml over Sand Creek in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,775 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Sand 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 287 Ml over Sand Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Sand Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.