US Bridges

US 287+SH 88 over US 40 Ml

Good

Denver County, Colorado · Federal / Colfax-Denver · Structure no. F-16-YQ

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287+SH 88 over US 40 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287+SH 88 over US 40 Ml in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,640 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 287+SH 88
CrossesUS 40 Ml
LocationFederal / Colfax-Denver
RouteU.S. Route 287C
Coordinates39.74008, -105.02499
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2020)
Projected traffic31,640 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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+SH 88 over US 40 Ml built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287+SH 88 over US 40 Ml in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does US 287+SH 88 over US 40 Ml carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 287+SH 88 over US 40 Ml?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns US 287+SH 88 over US 40 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.