US 287 Ml over Willow Creek
FairProwers County, Colorado · 1.8 MI S of Lamar · Structure no. L-26-I
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Ml over Willow Creek in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1947, 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 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,488 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Willow 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 287 Ml over Willow Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Willow Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.