US Bridges

US 50 Ml over CO RD UP RR

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · PUEBLO/0.1 MI E of I-25 · Structure no. K-18-H

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ml over CO RD UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over CO RD UP RR in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,200 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 50 Ml
CrossesCO RD UP RR
LocationPUEBLO/0.1 MI E of I-25
RouteU.S. Route 50B
Coordinates38.28776, -104.60536
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2020)
Projected traffic31,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over CO RD UP RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 50 Ml over CO RD UP RR 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 CO RD UP RR carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ml over CO RD UP RR?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ml over CO RD UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.