US 50 Ml over Four Mile Creek
FairFremont County, Colorado · 2.7 MI E of JCT SH 115 · Structure no. K-16-AC
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Four Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over Four Mile Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,520 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 91 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Four Mile 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 Four Mile Creek carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.