US Bridges

US 50 Ml Wbnd over Sand Creek

Good

Fremont County, Colorado · 4.0 MI W of Canon City · Structure no. K-15-F

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ml Wbnd over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 50 Ml Wbnd over Sand Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,648 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 Ml Wbnd
CrossesSand Creek
Location4.0 MI W of Canon City
RouteU.S. Route 50A
Coordinates38.47346, -105.25851
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2020)
Projected traffic4,648 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Ml Wbnd over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 Ml Wbnd over Sand 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 50 Ml Wbnd over Sand Creek carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ml Wbnd over Sand Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ml Wbnd over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.