US Bridges

Irr# US 550 Ml over Drainage/Game Crossing

Good

La Plata County, Colorado · 0.6 MI N of New Mexico · Structure no. P-05-D

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr# US 550 Ml over Drainage/Game Crossing is a concrete culvert carrying Irr# US 550 Ml over Drainage/Game Crossing in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,692 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIrr# US 550 Ml
CrossesDrainage/Game Crossing
Location0.6 MI N of New Mexico
RouteU.S. Route 550A
Coordinates37.00808, -107.8721
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2020)
Projected traffic10,692 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Irr# US 550 Ml over Drainage/Game Crossing built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr# US 550 Ml over Drainage/Game Crossing 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Irr# US 550 Ml over Drainage/Game Crossing carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Irr# US 550 Ml over Drainage/Game Crossing?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Irr# US 550 Ml over Drainage/Game Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.