US 50 Ml over Lubers Drainage Ditch
GoodBent County, Colorado · 19 MI E of Las Animas · Structure no. L-25-D
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Lubers Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 50 Ml over Lubers Drainage Ditch in Bent County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,369 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 over Lubers Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Lubers Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Lubers Drainage Ditch carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Lubers Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Lubers Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.