US 50 Ml over Rocky Fd. Highline Canal
FairPueblo County, Colorado · 6 MI W. of Fowler · Structure no. L-20-B
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1948
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Rocky Fd. Highline Canal is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 50 Ml over Rocky Fd. Highline Canal in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 93 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,494 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Rocky Fd. Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Rocky Fd. Highline Canal 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Rocky Fd. Highline Canal carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Rocky Fd. Highline Canal?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Rocky Fd. Highline Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.