US 50 Ml over Prowers Arroyo
FairBent County, Colorado · 16 MI East of Las Animas · Structure no. L-25-L
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Prowers Arroyo is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over Prowers Arroyo in Bent County, Colorado. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,369 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 over Prowers Arroyo built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Prowers Arroyo 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 over Prowers Arroyo carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Prowers Arroyo?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Prowers Arroyo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.