US 285 Ml over Bear Creek
FairDenver County, Colorado · .2 MI E of Sheridan Blvd · Structure no. F-16-RU
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 285 Ml over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 285 Ml over Bear Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 62,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,680 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.3 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 285 Ml over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 285 Ml over Bear 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 285 Ml over Bear Creek carry?
About 62,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 285 Ml over Bear Creek?
The structure is 250 ft (76.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.
Who owns US 285 Ml over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.