US 285 Ml over Four Mile Creek
FairPark County, Colorado · 3.5 MI W of Fairplay · Structure no. H-12-H
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 285 Ml over Four Mile Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 285 Ml over Four Mile 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,614 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 285 Ml over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 285 Ml over Four Mile 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 285 Ml over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 285 Ml over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US 285 Ml over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.