US 287 Ml over Flood Control Ditch
FairBroomfield County, Colorado · 120th Ave W. of Chase St. · Structure no. E-16-CU
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Flood Control Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 Ml over Flood Control Ditch in Broomfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,320 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Flood Control Ditch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Flood Control Ditch 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 Flood Control Ditch carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Flood Control Ditch?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Flood Control Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.