US Bridges

US 50 Ml Ebnd over Six Mile Creek

Fair

Fremont County, Colorado · 5.6 MI E of JCT SH 115 · Structure no. K-16-CF

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ml Ebnd over Six Mile Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying US 50 Ml Ebnd over Six 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 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,420 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 Ml Ebnd
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location5.6 MI E of JCT SH 115
RouteU.S. Route 50A
Coordinates38.44256, -105.13505
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2020)
Projected traffic7,420 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 Six Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is US 50 Ml Ebnd over Six 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 Ebnd over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ml Ebnd over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ml Ebnd over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.