US 50 Ml over Farmers Oxford Ditch
PoorPueblo County, Colorado · 3.7 Mi. W. of Fowler · Structure no. L-20-C
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Farmers Oxford Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over Farmers Oxford Ditch in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,494 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over Farmers Oxford Ditch built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Farmers Oxford Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Farmers Oxford Ditch carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Farmers Oxford Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Farmers Oxford Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.