US 50 Ml Wbnd over BNSF RR
FairOtero County, Colorado · 1.5 MI E. of Manzanola · Structure no. L-21-CW
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml Wbnd over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml Wbnd over BNSF RR in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml Wbnd over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml Wbnd over BNSF RR 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 Wbnd over BNSF RR carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml Wbnd over BNSF RR?
The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml Wbnd over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.