US 287 Ml over Draw Cattle Underpass
FairLarimer County, Colorado · 16.7 Miles North of Teds · Structure no. A-15-Z
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Draw Cattle Underpass is a concrete tee beam carrying US 287 Ml over Draw Cattle Underpass in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,407 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 Ml over Draw Cattle Underpass built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Draw Cattle Underpass 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 287 Ml over Draw Cattle Underpass carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Draw Cattle Underpass?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Draw Cattle Underpass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.