US Bridges

US 287 Ml over Draw

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.9 MI N of JCT SH 1 · Structure no. B-16-AJ

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 Ml over Draw in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,660 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 287 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location0.9 MI N of JCT SH 1
RouteU.S. Route 287C
Coordinates40.6241, -105.08701
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2020)
Projected traffic11,660 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Draw built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 Ml over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 Ml over Draw carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 287 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.