US Bridges

US 50 Ml Wbnd over SH 194 Ml

Fair

Bent County, Colorado · E End of Las Animas · Structure no. L-24-Z

Built
1974
51 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 Wbnd over SH 194 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 50 Ml Wbnd over SH 194 Ml 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 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 Ml Wbnd
CrossesSH 194 Ml
LocationE End of Las Animas
RouteU.S. Route 50B
Coordinates38.08472, -103.22045
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2020)
Projected traffic2,193 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Ml Wbnd over SH 194 Ml built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 Ml Wbnd 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 Wbnd 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 Wbnd over SH 194 Ml?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ml Wbnd over SH 194 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.