US 50 Ml over Five Point Gulch
FairFremont County, Colorado · 4.3 MI East of JCT SH 69 · Structure no. K-14-L
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Five Point Gulch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over Five Point Gulch in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,575 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Five Point Gulch built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Five Point Gulch 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 Five Point Gulch carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Five Point Gulch?
The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Five Point Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.