US 287 Ml over US 50 Ml
FairProwers County, Colorado · JCT SH 287 Wiley JCT · Structure no. L-26-BU
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over US 50 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 287 Ml over US 50 Ml in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,330 by 2040. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 Ml over US 50 Ml built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 Ml over US 50 Ml 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 US 50 Ml carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over US 50 Ml?
The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over US 50 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.