US Bridges

US 50 Ml Ebnd over Williams Creek

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of JCT SH 45 · Structure no. K-18-CZ

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ml Ebnd over Williams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 Ml Ebnd over Williams Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, 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 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,595 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 226 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 Ml Ebnd
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location0.3 MI E of JCT SH 45
RouteU.S. Route 50A
Coordinates38.3134, -104.65782
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width226 ft (69 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2020)
Projected traffic28,595 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 Williams Creek built?

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

What condition is US 50 Ml Ebnd over Williams 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 Ebnd over Williams Creek carry?

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

How long is US 50 Ml Ebnd over Williams Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 226 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ml Ebnd over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.