US 50 Ml over Squaw Creek
GoodMontrose County, Colorado · East of Cimarron · Structure no. K-06-C
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Squaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 Ml over Squaw Creek in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,515 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over Squaw Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Squaw 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 Squaw Creek carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Squaw Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Squaw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.