US 550 Nbnd Rmp over US160 Ml Wilson Gulch
GoodLa Plata County, Colorado · Durango · Structure no. P-05-V
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 452 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,545
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 550 Nbnd Rmp over US160 Ml Wilson Gulch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 550 Nbnd Rmp over US160 Ml Wilson Gulch in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,545 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,183 by 2042. The structure is 452 ft (137.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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 550 Nbnd Rmp over US160 Ml Wilson Gulch built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 550 Nbnd Rmp over US160 Ml Wilson Gulch 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 US 550 Nbnd Rmp over US160 Ml Wilson Gulch carry?
About 3,545 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 550 Nbnd Rmp over US160 Ml Wilson Gulch?
The structure is 452 ft (137.7 m) long with a longest span of 221 ft (67.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US 550 Nbnd Rmp over US160 Ml Wilson Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.