US 50 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River
FairMesa County, Colorado · So. End of Gr Junct. · Structure no. H-02-CA
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 704 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 60 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,850 by 2040. The structure is 704 ft (214.6 m) long and 45 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is US 50 Ml Ebnd over Colorado 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River?
The structure is 704 ft (214.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.