US 50 Ml over Arkansas River
FairProwers County, Colorado · 4.6 MI E of JCT SH 385 · Structure no. L-28-AQ
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,084 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over Arkansas River in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,014 by 2040. The structure is 1,084 ft (330.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Arkansas River 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 Arkansas River carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Arkansas River?
The structure is 1,084 ft (330.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.