US 50 Ml over Dry Creek
GoodPueblo County, Colorado · 0.6 MI E of JCT SH 45 · Structure no. K-18-DA
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 187 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 50 Ml over Dry Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,190 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 50 Ml over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml 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 over Dry Creek carry?
About 43,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Dry Creek?
The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.