US 287 Ml over Cache LA Poudre River
GoodLarimer County, Colorado · Fort Collins · Structure no. B-16-GK
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 228 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 287 Ml over Cache LA Poudre River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,590 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 Ml over Cache LA Poudre River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Cache LA Poudre River 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 Cache LA Poudre River carry?
About 27,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Cache LA Poudre River?
The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Cache LA Poudre River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.