US Bridges

US287 Sbnd over Greeley-Loveland Canal

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · Cleveland Ave at 1st ST · Structure no. C-16-BH

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US287 Sbnd over Greeley-Loveland Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US287 Sbnd over Greeley-Loveland Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,885 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS287 Sbnd
CrossesGreeley-Loveland Canal
LocationCleveland Ave at 1st ST
RouteU.S. Route 287Z
Coordinates40.3929, -105.0745
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2020)
Projected traffic5,885 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US287 Sbnd over Greeley-Loveland Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US287 Sbnd over Greeley-Loveland Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US287 Sbnd over Greeley-Loveland Canal carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US287 Sbnd over Greeley-Loveland Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US287 Sbnd over Greeley-Loveland Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.