US 50 Ml over Beaver Creek
FairFremont County, Colorado · 1.5 MI E of JCT SH 120 · Structure no. K-17-H
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 207 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over Beaver Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,348 by 2040. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Beaver 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Beaver Creek carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.