US 287 Ml over Fort Bent Canal
FairProwers County, Colorado · In Lamar · Structure no. L-26-A_MINOR
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Fort Bent Canal is a concrete slab carrying US 287 Ml over Fort Bent Canal in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 78 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,328 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 Ml over Fort Bent Canal built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Fort Bent 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 287 Ml over Fort Bent Canal carry?
About 9,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Fort Bent Canal?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Fort Bent Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.