US Bridges

US 287 Ml over First Street

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · Near Berthoud · Structure no. C-16-CK

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 Ml over First Street is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 287 Ml over First Street 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 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 287 Ml
CrossesFirst Street
LocationNear Berthoud
RouteU.S. Route 287C
Coordinates40.3369, -105.07533
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2020)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 First Street built?

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

What condition is US 287 Ml over First Street 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 First Street carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 287 Ml over First Street?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 Ml over First Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.