US 287 Ml over Lake Canal
FairLarimer County, Colorado · At Woodlawn Dr. · Structure no. B-16-AD
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Lake Canal is a concrete slab carrying US 287 Ml over Lake Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 95 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 5 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 | 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 Lake Canal built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Lake Canal 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US 287 Ml over Lake Canal carry?
About 25,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Lake Canal?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Lake Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.