US 50 Ml over BNSF RR
FairBent County, Colorado · W. Edge of Las Animas · Structure no. L-24-AB
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over BNSF RR in Bent County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,434 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 47 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over BNSF RR 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 BNSF RR carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over BNSF RR?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.