US Bridges

US 50 Ml over Granada Creek

Good

Prowers County, Colorado · 2.8 MI East of Granada · Structure no. L-27-Z

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ml over Granada Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 Ml over Granada Creek in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,014 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 50 Ml
CrossesGranada Creek
Location2.8 MI East of Granada
RouteU.S. Route 50B
Coordinates38.05072, -102.26093
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2020)
Projected traffic2,014 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Ml over Granada Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 Ml over Granada 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 Granada Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ml over Granada Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ml over Granada Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.