US 50 Service RD over Gunnison River
FairGunnison County, Colorado · W. Side of Gunnison · Structure no. J-09-D
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 129 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 845
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Service RD over Gunnison River is a steel truss - thru carrying US 50 Service RD over Gunnison River in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 99 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 845 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 21 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Service RD over Gunnison River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is US 50 Service RD over Gunnison River 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 Service RD over Gunnison River carry?
About 845 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Service RD over Gunnison River?
The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Service RD over Gunnison River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.