US 50 Ml over Blue Creek
GoodGunnison County, Colorado · 11.2 MI E of Cimarron · Structure no. K-07-F
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Blue Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over Blue Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 89 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,968 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Blue 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Blue Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Blue Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.