US 50 Ml over Willow Creek Overflow
FairProwers County, Colorado · 4 MI East of Lamar · Structure no. L-26-X
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 92 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Willow Creek Overflow is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over Willow Creek Overflow in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 31 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 | 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 Willow Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Willow Creek Overflow 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 Willow Creek Overflow carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Willow Creek Overflow?
The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Willow Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.