US Bridges

US 287 Ml over Little Cache LA Poudre D

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · NW of Ft. Collins · Structure no. B-16-GB

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 Ml over Little Cache LA Poudre D is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 Ml over Little Cache LA Poudre D 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 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,989 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 348 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 287 Ml
CrossesLittle Cache LA Poudre D
LocationNW of Ft. Collins
RouteU.S. Route 287C
Coordinates40.63281, -105.11418
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width348 ft (106.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
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 Little Cache LA Poudre D built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 Ml over Little Cache LA Poudre D 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 Ml over Little Cache LA Poudre D carry?

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

How long is US 287 Ml over Little Cache LA Poudre D?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 348 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 Ml over Little Cache LA Poudre D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.