US 550 Ml over Montrose+delta Canal
GoodMontrose County, Colorado · 4.5 MI S of Montrose · Structure no. K-05-BT
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 550 Ml over Montrose+delta Canal is a concrete frame carrying US 550 Ml over Montrose+delta Canal in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,090 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ml over Montrose+delta Canal built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 550 Ml over Montrose+delta Canal 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 550 Ml over Montrose+delta Canal carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 550 Ml over Montrose+delta Canal?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 550 Ml over Montrose+delta Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.