US 50 Ml Ebnd over Otero Canal
FairOtero County, Colorado · 4.2 MI East of Fowler · Structure no. L-21-I
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml Ebnd over Otero Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying US 50 Ml Ebnd over Otero Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,491 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 44 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 | 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml Ebnd over Otero Canal built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is US 50 Ml Ebnd 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 Ebnd over Otero Canal carry?
About 2,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml Ebnd over Otero Canal?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml Ebnd over Otero Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.