US 50 Ml over Otero Canal
FairOtero County, Colorado · 3.4 MI East of Fowler · Structure no. L-21-A
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Otero Canal is a concrete frame carrying US 50 Ml over Otero Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 6 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,982 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over Otero Canal built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Otero Canal 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Otero Canal carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Otero Canal?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Otero Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.