US Bridges

US 50 Ml Ebnd over Dry Creek

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · In Pueblo 2 MI E of I-25 · Structure no. K-18-BZ

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ml Ebnd over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 50 Ml Ebnd over Dry Creek in Pueblo 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,043 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 Ml Ebnd
CrossesDry Creek
LocationIn Pueblo 2 MI E of I-25
RouteU.S. Route 50B
Coordinates38.28029, -104.56827
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2020)
Projected traffic4,043 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$489,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Ml Ebnd over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 Ml Ebnd over Dry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 Ml Ebnd over Dry Creek carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ml Ebnd over Dry Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ml Ebnd over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.