US Bridges

US 50 Ml over Airport Road

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 2.8 MI E of JCT SH 96 · Structure no. K-18-FL

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ml over Airport Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 50 Ml over Airport Road in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,420 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 101 ft wide.

CarriesUS 50 Ml
CrossesAirport Road
Location2.8 MI E of JCT SH 96
RouteU.S. Route 50B
Coordinates38.27471, -104.50633
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2020)
Projected traffic14,420 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 over Airport Road built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 Ml over Airport Road 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 over Airport Road carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ml over Airport Road?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ml over Airport Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.