US 287 Ml over Louden Canal
FairLarimer County, Colorado · 3.2 MI N of JCT US 34 · Structure no. C-16-K
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Louden Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 Ml over Louden Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 101 years old, older 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,840 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Louden Canal built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Louden Canal 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 287 Ml over Louden Canal carry?
About 34,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Louden Canal?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Louden Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.