US 50 Ml Ebnd over Sand Creek
FairFremont County, Colorado · 4.0 MI W of Canon City · Structure no. K-15-E
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml Ebnd over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml Ebnd over Sand Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 63 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,648 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 34 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml Ebnd over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US 50 Ml Ebnd over Sand 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 Ebnd over Sand Creek carry?
About 4,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml Ebnd over Sand Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml Ebnd over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.