US 50 Ml over Kannah Creek
FairMesa County, Colorado · 4.4 MI SE of JCT SH 141 · Structure no. I-03-N
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Kannah Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 Ml over Kannah Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,760 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over Kannah Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Kannah Creek 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Kannah Creek carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Kannah Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Kannah Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.