US 550 Ml over Wildlife Crossing
GoodOuray County, Colorado · Colona Passing Lanes · Structure no. K-05-BW
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 550 Ml over Wildlife Crossing is a concrete culvert carrying US 550 Ml over Wildlife Crossing in Ouray County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,794 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 550 Ml over Wildlife Crossing built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 550 Ml over Wildlife Crossing 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 550 Ml over Wildlife Crossing carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 550 Ml over Wildlife Crossing?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns US 550 Ml over Wildlife Crossing?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.