US 287 Ml over Draw
GoodBaca County, Colorado · 21 Miles N. of Okla S.L. · Structure no. O-26-P
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Draw is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 287 Ml over Draw in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 59% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 Draw built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 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 2022.
How much traffic does US 287 Ml over Draw carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 59% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Draw?
The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.