US 50 Ml Wbnd over Timpas Creek
FairOtero County, Colorado · 0.8 MI West of Swink · Structure no. L-22-A
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 224 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml Wbnd over Timpas Creek is a steel continuous tee beam carrying US 50 Ml Wbnd over Timpas Creek in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,747 by 2040. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 34 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wbnd over Timpas Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml Wbnd over Timpas Creek 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 Timpas Creek carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml Wbnd over Timpas Creek?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml Wbnd over Timpas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.