US 50 Ml over Oak Creek
FairFremont County, Colorado · In Cotopaxi · Structure no. K-14-B
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over Oak Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,399 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Oak 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Oak Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Oak Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.