US Bridges

Emma St. over US 287 Ml

Fair

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

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,969
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emma St. over US 287 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Emma St. over US 287 Ml 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 3,969 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,763 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEmma St.
CrossesUS 287 Ml
LocationIn Lafayette
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.9941, -105.10283
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,969 (2023)
Projected traffic4,763 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Emma St. over US 287 Ml built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emma St. over US 287 Ml 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Emma St. over US 287 Ml carry?

About 3,969 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Emma St. over US 287 Ml?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Emma St. over US 287 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.