US 287 Ml over Bear Creek
GoodBaca County, Colorado · 2 Miles North of Springfi · Structure no. O-26-A
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Ml over Bear Creek in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 90 years old, older 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,720 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 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 Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Bear Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 287 Ml over Bear Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Bear Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.