US 550 Ml over Bear Creek
GoodOuray County, Colorado · 1.5 MI S of Ouray · Structure no. L-06-B
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 141 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 550 Ml over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 550 Ml over Bear Creek in Ouray County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,184 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 550 Ml over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 550 Ml over Bear 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 550 Ml over Bear Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 550 Ml over Bear Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 550 Ml over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.