US 287 Ml over Spring Creek
FairLarimer County, Colorado · Fort Collins · Structure no. B-16-H
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Ml over Spring Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,650 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 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 Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek carry?
About 33,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Spring Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.