US 287 Ml over Dale Creek
PoorLarimer County, Colorado · 25.4 Miles North of Teds · Structure no. A-15-A
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Dale Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Ml over Dale Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,407 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Dale Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Dale Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does US 287 Ml over Dale Creek carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Dale Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Dale Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.