US 50 Ml over Wolf Creek
FairProwers County, Colorado · 16 MI East of Lamar · Structure no. L-27-B
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 50 Ml over Wolf Creek in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 34 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 | 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 Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Wolf Creek 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 Wolf Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.