US 287 Ml over Little Thompson River
GoodLarimer County, Colorado · 5.1 MI N of JCT SH 66 · Structure no. C-16-DK
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Little Thompson River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Ml over Little Thompson River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 92 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 Ml over Little Thompson River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Little Thompson River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 287 Ml over Little Thompson River carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Little Thompson River?
The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Little Thompson River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.