US 285 Ml over Trout Creek
FairPark County, Colorado · 6 MI N of Fairplay · Structure no. G-13-G
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 285 Ml over Trout Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 285 Ml over Trout Creek in Park County, Colorado. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,152 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 285 Ml over Trout Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 285 Ml over Trout Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 285 Ml over Trout Creek carry?
About 7,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 285 Ml over Trout Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns US 285 Ml over Trout Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.