US 287 Ml over Fort Lyon Canal
FairProwers County, Colorado · 6 MI N of SH 196 · Structure no. L-26-BP
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Fort Lyon Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 287 Ml over Fort Lyon Canal in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,309 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 Ml over Fort Lyon Canal built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Fort Lyon 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 Lyon Canal carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Fort Lyon Canal?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Fort Lyon Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.