US 50 Ml over Weldon Creek
GoodChaffee County, Colorado · 3.2 MI W of Poncha Spgs. · Structure no. J-12-F
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Weldon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 Ml over Weldon Creek in Chaffee County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,220 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over Weldon Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Weldon Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Weldon Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Weldon Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Weldon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.