US 50 Ml Wbnd over Eight Mile Creek
FairFremont County, Colorado · 7.5 MI W of JCT SH 120 · Structure no. K-16-C
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml Wbnd over Eight Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml Wbnd over Eight Mile Creek 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 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,910 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 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 | 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 Wbnd over Eight Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml Wbnd over Eight 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 Wbnd over Eight Mile Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml Wbnd over Eight Mile Creek?
The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml Wbnd over Eight Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.