US 50 Ml over Bakers Gulch
FairFremont County, Colorado · 12 MI NE of Texas Creek · Structure no. K-15-H
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Bakers Gulch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over Bakers Gulch in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,575 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over Bakers Gulch built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Bakers 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 Bakers Gulch carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Bakers Gulch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Bakers Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.