US 50 Ml over Wiley Drainage Ditch
FairProwers County, Colorado · 1.4 MI E of JCT SH 287 · Structure no. L-26-BT
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Wiley Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 Ml over Wiley Drainage Ditch in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 116 ft (35.4 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 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 Wiley Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Wiley Drainage Ditch 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 Wiley Drainage Ditch carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Wiley Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).
Who owns US 50 Ml over Wiley Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.