US 285 Ml over North Turkey Creek Road
FairJefferson County, Colorado · 4.4 Miles SW of SH 8 · Structure no. F-16-SB
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 242 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 285 Ml over North Turkey Creek Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 285 Ml over North Turkey Creek Road in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,240 by 2040. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 285 Ml over North Turkey Creek Road built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 285 Ml over North Turkey Creek Road 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 285 Ml over North Turkey Creek Road carry?
About 26,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 285 Ml over North Turkey Creek Road?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns US 285 Ml over North Turkey Creek Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.