US 50 Ml Ebnd over Timpas Creek
FairOtero County, Colorado · .8 MI W. of Swink · Structure no. L-22-AL
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 268 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml Ebnd over Timpas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml Ebnd over Timpas Creek in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 268 ft (81.7 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ebnd over Timpas Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml Ebnd 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 Ebnd over Timpas Creek carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml Ebnd over Timpas Creek?
The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml Ebnd over Timpas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.