US 287 Ml over Rush Creek
FairKiowa County, Colorado · 9.0 MI N of JCT SH 96-W-E · Structure no. J-25-F
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 404 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Ml over Rush Creek in Kiowa County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,715 by 2040. The structure is 404 ft (123 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 287 Ml over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Rush 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 287 Ml over Rush Creek carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Rush Creek?
The structure is 404 ft (123 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.