US Bridges

US 287 Ml over Burlington RR

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · Near Berthoud · Structure no. BER-0.0-US287RR

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,654
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 Ml over Burlington RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Ml over Burlington RR in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 15,654 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,568 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 287 Ml
CrossesBurlington RR
LocationNear Berthoud
RouteU.S. Route 0
Coordinates40.33566, -105.08031
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,654 (2023)
Projected traffic19,568 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Burlington RR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 Ml over Burlington RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 Ml over Burlington RR carry?

About 15,654 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 287 Ml over Burlington RR?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 Ml over Burlington RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.