US 50 Ml over UP RR
FairMesa County, Colorado · 0.4 Mi. E. of Jct. I-70 M · Structure no. H-02-GK
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 831 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over UP RR in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,640 by 2040. The structure is 831 ft (253.4 m) long and 80 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over UP RR built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over UP RR 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 UP RR carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over UP RR?
The structure is 831 ft (253.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.