US 50 Ml over Cherry Creek
FairFremont County, Colorado · 13 MI East of Salida · Structure no. K-13-N
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Cherry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over Cherry Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,852 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 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 | 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 Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Cherry 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Cherry Creek carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.