US 287 Access over Louden Canal
FairPosted for loadLarimer County, Colorado · 3.5 MI N of JCT US 34 · Structure no. C-16-AB
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Access over Louden Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Access over Louden Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 Access over Louden Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 Access over Louden 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 Access over Louden Canal carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Access over Louden Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Access over Louden Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.