US 50 Ml Wbnd over Otero Canal
FairOtero County, Colorado · 1 MI East of LA Junta · Structure no. M-23-K
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml Wbnd over Otero Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml Wbnd over Otero Canal 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,648 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 47 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Otero Canal built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml Wbnd over Otero Canal 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 Otero Canal carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml Wbnd over Otero Canal?
The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml Wbnd over Otero Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.