US 50 Ml over Smith Hollow
GoodOtero County, Colorado · 7.5 MI East of Fowler · Structure no. L-21-DB
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Smith Hollow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over Smith Hollow 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,982 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over Smith Hollow built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Smith Hollow 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 over Smith Hollow carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Smith Hollow?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Smith Hollow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.