US 50 Ml Ebnd over Arkansas River
FairBent County, Colorado · 0.21 MI E of JCT SH 194 · Structure no. L-24-D
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 833 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml Ebnd over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml Ebnd over Arkansas River in Bent County, Colorado. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,193 by 2040. The structure is 833 ft (254 m) long and 44 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml Ebnd over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml Ebnd over Arkansas River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml Ebnd over Arkansas River carry?
About 2,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml Ebnd over Arkansas River?
The structure is 833 ft (254 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml Ebnd over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.