US 50 Ml over Amity Canal
FairProwers County, Colorado · 5.6 MI W of Lamar · Structure no. L-26-BR
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Amity Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 50 Ml over Amity Canal in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,892 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over Amity Canal built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Amity 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 February 2022.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Amity Canal carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Amity Canal?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Amity Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.