US 50 Ml over Las Animas Canal
FairBent County, Colorado · 12 MI East of LA Junta · Structure no. L-23-C
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Las Animas Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 Ml over Las Animas Canal in Bent County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,434 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over Las Animas Canal built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Las Animas 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 50 Ml over Las Animas Canal carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Las Animas Canal?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Las Animas Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.