US 50 Ml Ebnd over Apishapa River
PoorOtero County, Colorado · 4.2 MI East of Fowler · Structure no. L-21-G
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 326 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml Ebnd over Apishapa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml Ebnd over Apishapa River in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,491 by 2040. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 38 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml Ebnd over Apishapa River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml Ebnd over Apishapa River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml Ebnd over Apishapa River carry?
About 2,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml Ebnd over Apishapa River?
The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml Ebnd over Apishapa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.