US 50 Ml over Deer Creek
FairMesa County, Colorado · 10.6 MI SE of JCT SH 141 · Structure no. I-03-C
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 Ml over Deer Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1933, 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 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,760 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 204 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 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 Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Deer 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Deer Creek carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Deer Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 204 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.