US 350 Ml over Benten Arroyo
FairOtero County, Colorado · 5.4 MI E of JCT SH 71 · Structure no. M-22-BD
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 350 Ml over Benten Arroyo is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 350 Ml over Benten Arroyo in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 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 350 Ml over Benten Arroyo built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 350 Ml over Benten Arroyo 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 350 Ml over Benten Arroyo carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 350 Ml over Benten Arroyo?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 350 Ml over Benten Arroyo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.