US 287 Ml over Big Sandy Creek
FairCheyenne County, Colorado · 1.8 MI SE of Kit Carson · Structure no. J-25-E
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 637 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Ml over Big Sandy Creek in Cheyenne County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,940 by 2040. The structure is 637 ft (194.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 Ml over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Big Sandy 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 287 Ml over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 637 ft (194.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.