US 50 Ml over Spaulding Creek
FairChaffee County, Colorado · 1 MI W of Poncha Spgs. · Structure no. J-12-Z
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Spaulding Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over Spaulding Creek in Chaffee 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,968 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Spaulding Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Spaulding Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Spaulding Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Spaulding Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Spaulding Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.