US Bridges

US 287 Ml over Draw

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · 0.9 MI S of JCT SH 52 · Structure no. D-16-DO

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
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 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 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,360 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 287 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location0.9 MI S of JCT SH 52
RouteU.S. Route 287C
Coordinates40.07699, -105.10233
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 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 width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2020)
Projected traffic30,360 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1990, making it 35 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does US 287 Ml over Draw carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% 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 126 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.