US Bridges

US 287 Ml over N. Taft Hill RD_CR19

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 2.5 MI NW of Ft Collins · Structure no. B-16-GA

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 Ml over N. Taft Hill RD_CR19 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Ml over N. Taft Hill RD_CR19 in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,989 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 287 Ml
CrossesN. Taft Hill RD_CR19
Location2.5 MI NW of Ft Collins
RouteU.S. Route 287C
Coordinates40.63304, -105.11386
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2020)
Projected traffic10,989 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N. Taft Hill RD_CR19 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 Ml over N. Taft Hill RD_CR19 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 Ml over N. Taft Hill RD_CR19 carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 287 Ml over N. Taft Hill RD_CR19?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 Ml over N. Taft Hill RD_CR19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.