US Bridges

US 350 Ml over Otero Ditch

Good

Otero County, Colorado · 3 Miles S of LA Junta · Structure no. M-22-UA

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
630
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 350 Ml over Otero Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 350 Ml over Otero Ditch in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 350 Ml
CrossesOtero Ditch
Location3 Miles S of LA Junta
RouteU.S. Route 350A
Coordinates37.95476, -103.58993
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2020)
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 350 Ml over Otero Ditch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 350 Ml over Otero Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 350 Ml over Otero Ditch carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 350 Ml over Otero Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 350 Ml over Otero Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.