US 550 Ml over Gulch a
GoodLa Plata County, Colorado · 0.4 MI S of US160 · Structure no. P-05-AZ
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 565 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 550 Ml over Gulch a is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 550 Ml over Gulch a in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.
It carries about 7,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,430 by 2042. The structure is 565 ft (172.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 550 Ml over Gulch a built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 550 Ml over Gulch a 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US 550 Ml over Gulch a carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is US 550 Ml over Gulch a?
The structure is 565 ft (172.3 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns US 550 Ml over Gulch a?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.