US Bridges

US 285 Ml over Conifer Road

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · 2 MI NE of Conifer · Structure no. F-15-DG

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 285 Ml over Conifer Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 285 Ml over Conifer Road in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,140 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 285 Ml
CrossesConifer Road
Location2 MI NE of Conifer
RouteU.S. Route 285D
Coordinates39.54292, -105.29118
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.5 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2020)
Projected traffic27,140 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 285 Ml over Conifer Road built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 285 Ml over Conifer Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 285 Ml over Conifer Road carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 285 Ml over Conifer Road?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 Ml over Conifer Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.