US 50 Ml Ebnd over SH 194 Ml
FairBent County, Colorado · E Side of Las Animas · Structure no. L-24-B
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml Ebnd over SH 194 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 50 Ml Ebnd over SH 194 Ml in Bent County, Colorado. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,193 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 34 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml Ebnd over SH 194 Ml built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml Ebnd over SH 194 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml Ebnd over SH 194 Ml carry?
About 2,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml Ebnd over SH 194 Ml?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml Ebnd over SH 194 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.