US 287 Ml over Dry Creek
FairBoulder County, Colorado · 2.7 MI No of JCT SH 52 · Structure no. D-16-DN
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 Ml over Dry Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,960 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 Ml over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Dry 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 September 2021.
How much traffic does US 287 Ml over Dry Creek carry?
About 24,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Dry Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.