US Bridges

US 287 Ml over Hook and Moor Glade

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 1.3 MI N of JCT SH 14 · Structure no. B-16-AI

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 Ml over Hook and Moor Glade is a concrete tee beam carrying US 287 Ml over Hook and Moor Glade in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,410 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 287 Ml
CrossesHook and Moor Glade
Location1.3 MI N of JCT SH 14
RouteU.S. Route 287C
Coordinates40.67692, -105.17974
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2020)
Projected traffic7,410 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 Ml over Hook and Moor Glade built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 Ml over Hook and Moor Glade 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 Hook and Moor Glade carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 287 Ml over Hook and Moor Glade?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 Ml over Hook and Moor Glade?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.