US 50 Ml Wbnd over Apishapa River
GoodOtero County, Colorado · 4.2 MI East of Fowler · Structure no. L-21-DA
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 323 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml Wbnd over Apishapa River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml Wbnd over Apishapa River in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,491 by 2040. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 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 50 Ml Wbnd over Apishapa River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml Wbnd over Apishapa River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml Wbnd over Apishapa River carry?
About 2,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml Wbnd over Apishapa River?
The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml Wbnd over Apishapa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.