US 50 Ml over Ditch
FairProwers County, Colorado · 5.4 MI W of Arkansas St. · Structure no. L-28-AR
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 Ml over Ditch in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 48 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 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,938 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 48 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ditch built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Ditch 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 February 2022.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Ditch carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Ditch?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.