US 50 Ml over Quartz Creek
FairGunnison County, Colorado · 3.6 MI East SH 114 & JCT · Structure no. K-10-A
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Quartz Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over Quartz Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 92 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 34 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over Quartz Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Quartz 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Quartz Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Quartz Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Quartz Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.