US 287 Ml over Larimer County Canal
FairLarimer County, Colorado · Ft Collins · Structure no. B-16-E
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Larimer County Canal is a concrete slab carrying US 287 Ml over Larimer County Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 77 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,590 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 113 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 | 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 Ml over Larimer County Canal built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Larimer County 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 Larimer County Canal carry?
About 37,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Larimer County Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Larimer County Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.