US Bridges

US 50 Ml Ebnd over Dry Creek

Good

Pueblo County, Colorado · 0.6 MI E of JCT SH 45 · Structure no. K-18-CW

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ml Ebnd over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 50 Ml Ebnd over Dry Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 50 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,595 by 2040. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 Ml Ebnd
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.6 MI E of JCT SH 45
RouteU.S. Route 50A
Coordinates38.31279, -104.65267
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2020)
Projected traffic28,595 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Ml Ebnd over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 50 Ml Ebnd over Dry 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 February 2025.

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

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ml Ebnd over Dry Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ml Ebnd over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.