US287 Ml over Larimer County Canal
FairLarimer County, Colorado · 1.6 MI S of Teds Place · Structure no. B-16-FY
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US287 Ml over Larimer County Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US287 Ml over Larimer County Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,235 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US287 Ml over Larimer County Canal built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US287 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 US287 Ml over Larimer County Canal carry?
About 8,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US287 Ml over Larimer County Canal?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns US287 Ml over Larimer County Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.