US Bridges

US 287 Ml over Draw

Good

Baca County, Colorado · 2.2 MI N of JCT US 160 · Structure no. O-26-M

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 Ml over Draw in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 287 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location2.2 MI N of JCT US 160
RouteU.S. Route 287A
Coordinates37.41588, -102.6165
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2020)
Projected traffic3,720 by 2040
Trucks55%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 Ml over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is US 287 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.