US 50 Ml over Smith Arroyo
FairProwers County, Colorado · 9.8 MI E of Lamar · Structure no. L-27-AM
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Smith Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 Ml over Smith Arroyo in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,052 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Smith Arroyo built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Smith Arroyo 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Smith Arroyo carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Smith Arroyo?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Smith Arroyo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.