US Bridges

US 287 Ml over Draw

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · In Boulder County · Structure no. E-16-NH

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
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 1994, so it is 31 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,750 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 287 Ml
CrossesDraw
LocationIn Boulder County
RouteU.S. Route 287C
Coordinates39.96532, -105.09006
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2020)
Projected traffic48,750 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 Ml over Draw 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 287 Ml over Draw carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 287 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.