US 50 Ml over Lamar Canal
FairProwers County, Colorado · In Lamar · Structure no. L-26-E
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Lamar Canal is a concrete slab carrying US 50 Ml over Lamar Canal in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 94 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 5 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,340 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 88 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 over Lamar Canal built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Lamar 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Lamar Canal carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Lamar Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Lamar Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.