US 287 Ml over Cat Creek
GoodBaca County, Colorado · 0.7 M N of JCT US 160 · Structure no. O-26-O
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Cat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Ml over Cat Creek in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 40 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,980 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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. |
| 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 Cat Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Cat 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 2022.
How much traffic does US 287 Ml over Cat Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Cat Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Cat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.