US 50 Ml over Cedar Creek
GoodMontrose County, Colorado · 3 MI East of Montrose · Structure no. K-05-I
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 50 Ml over Cedar Creek in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Cedar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Cedar Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.