US Bridges

US 285 Ml over N Fk South Platte Rvr

Good

Park County, Colorado · 0.2 MI S of Baily Schools · Structure no. G-14-T

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 285 Ml over N Fk South Platte Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 285 Ml over N Fk South Platte Rvr in Park County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,850 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 285 Ml
CrossesN Fk South Platte Rvr
Location0.2 MI S of Baily Schools
RouteU.S. Route 285D
Coordinates39.41973, -105.54304
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2020)
Projected traffic8,850 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Fk South Platte Rvr built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 285 Ml over N Fk South Platte Rvr 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 285 Ml over N Fk South Platte Rvr carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 285 Ml over N Fk South Platte Rvr?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 Ml over N Fk South Platte Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.