US 50 Ml over BNSF RR
GoodProwers County, Colorado · 3 MI East of Granada · Structure no. L-28-AS
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 323 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over BNSF RR in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 323 ft (98.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over BNSF RR 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 BNSF RR carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over BNSF RR?
The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.