US 287 Ml over Laramie Poudre Canal
FairLarimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of JCT SH 14 · Structure no. B-16-R
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Laramie Poudre Canal is a concrete slab carrying US 287 Ml over Laramie Poudre Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,410 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 US 287 Ml over Laramie Poudre Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Laramie Poudre 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 US 287 Ml over Laramie Poudre Canal carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Laramie Poudre Canal?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Laramie Poudre Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.