US 50 Ml over Wells Gulch
FairDelta County, Colorado · 3.5 MI S of Mesa County L · Structure no. I-03-T
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Wells Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 Ml over Wells Gulch in Delta County, Colorado. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,760 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 219 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over Wells Gulch built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Wells Gulch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Wells Gulch carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Wells Gulch?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 219 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Wells Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.