US Bridges

US 50 Ml over Cedar Creek

Fair

Montrose County, Colorado · In Montrose · Structure no. K-05-L

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
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 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,120 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 Ml
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationIn Montrose
RouteU.S. Route 50A
Coordinates38.4863, -107.86653
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2020)
Projected traffic15,120 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Cedar Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ml over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ml over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.