US 287 Ml over Handy Ditch
FairLarimer County, Colorado · 1 Mi. N. of CO RD 8 · Structure no. C-16-DL
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Handy Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 Ml over Handy Ditch 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 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 Handy Ditch built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Handy Ditch 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 Ml over Handy Ditch carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Handy Ditch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Handy Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.