US 50 Ml Wbnd over Turkey Creek
FairPueblo County, Colorado · 5.9 MI E of Fremont-Puebl · Structure no. K-17-I
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml Wbnd over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml Wbnd over Turkey Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 91 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,174 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Wbnd over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is US 50 Ml Wbnd over Turkey 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml Wbnd over Turkey Creek carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml Wbnd over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml Wbnd over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.