US Bridges

County Road over US 50 Ml

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · 2.4 Mi. E. of I-70 Wbnd B · Structure no. H-02-T

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,099
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over US 50 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying County Road over US 50 Ml in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,099 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,964 by 2034. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesUS 50 Ml
Location2.4 Mi. E. of I-70 Wbnd B
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.04045, -108.54557
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,099 (2020)
Projected traffic3,964 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over US 50 Ml built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over US 50 Ml 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 County Road over US 50 Ml carry?

About 2,099 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road over US 50 Ml?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over US 50 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.