US 50 Ml over Cimarron River
FairMontrose County, Colorado · E. Edge of Cimarron · Structure no. K-06-P
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Cimarron River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over Cimarron River in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,515 by 2040. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 46 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over Cimarron River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Cimarron River 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 Cimarron River carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Cimarron River?
The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Cimarron River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.