County Road 50 over Wolf Creek
GoodElbert County, Colorado · .6 MI W of CR 149 · Structure no. ARA 50-36.4A
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 183
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 50 over Wolf Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 50 over Wolf Creek in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 183 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 50 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 50 over Wolf 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 50 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 183 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is County Road 50 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 50 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.