US 50 Ml Wbnd over Vandiver Arroyo
GoodOtero County, Colorado · 14.5 MI West of Las Anima · Structure no. L-23-J
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 169 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml Wbnd over Vandiver Arroyo is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml Wbnd over Vandiver Arroyo 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2040. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 40 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Wbnd over Vandiver Arroyo built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml Wbnd over Vandiver Arroyo 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml Wbnd over Vandiver Arroyo carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml Wbnd over Vandiver Arroyo?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml Wbnd over Vandiver Arroyo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.