US 287 Ml over Dry Creek
GoodLarimer County, Colorado · 7.2 MI N of JCT SH 66 · Structure no. C-16-BC
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Ml over Dry Creek 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 Ml over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Dry Creek 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 Dry Creek carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Dry Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.