US Bridges

US 285 Ml over N. Fork S. Platte River

Fair

Park County, Colorado · 6.8 MI N.E. of Kenosha Pa · Structure no. G-14-Q

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 285 Ml over N. Fork S. Platte River is a concrete culvert carrying US 285 Ml over N. Fork S. Platte River in Park County, Colorado. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,048 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 285 Ml
CrossesN. Fork S. Platte River
Location6.8 MI N.E. of Kenosha Pa
RouteU.S. Route 285D
Coordinates39.4615, -105.67612
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2020)
Projected traffic10,048 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 285 Ml over N. Fork S. Platte River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 285 Ml over N. Fork S. Platte River 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 285 Ml over N. Fork S. Platte River carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 285 Ml over N. Fork S. Platte River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 Ml over N. Fork S. Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.