US 285 Ml Nbnd over Elk Creek Road
GoodJefferson County, Colorado · Shaffers Crossing · Structure no. G-15-Q
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 285 Ml Nbnd over Elk Creek Road is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 285 Ml Nbnd over Elk Creek Road in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,210 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 285 Ml Nbnd over Elk Creek Road built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 285 Ml Nbnd over Elk Creek 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 Nbnd over Elk Creek Road carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 285 Ml Nbnd over Elk Creek Road?
The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 285 Ml Nbnd over Elk Creek Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.