US 50 Ml over Clay Creek
GoodProwers County, Colorado · 4.7 MI East of Lamar · Structure no. L-26-F
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 306 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Clay Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 50 Ml over Clay Creek in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2040. The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Clay Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Clay Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Clay Creek?
The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.