US 50 Ml Wbnd over Arkansas River
FairProwers County, Colorado · 2 MI N of Lamar · Structure no. L-26-BW
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 569 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml Wbnd over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml Wbnd over Arkansas River in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,311 by 2040. The structure is 569 ft (173.3 m) long and 40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Wbnd over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml Wbnd over Arkansas River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml Wbnd over Arkansas River carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml Wbnd over Arkansas River?
The structure is 569 ft (173.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml Wbnd over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.