US Bridges

US 50 Ml Ebnd over Eight Mile Creek

Good

Fremont County, Colorado · 1.0 MI E of JCT SH 67 · Structure no. K-16-CD

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ml Ebnd over Eight Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml Ebnd over Eight Mile Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,910 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 Ml Ebnd
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location1.0 MI E of JCT SH 67
RouteU.S. Route 50A
Coordinates38.43271, -105.09658
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2020)
Projected traffic7,910 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 Ebnd over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 Ml Ebnd over Eight Mile 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 50 Ml Ebnd 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 Ebnd over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ml Ebnd over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.