US Bridges

US 50 Ml over I 25 Ml

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · In Pueblo · Structure no. K-18-J

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ml over I 25 Ml is a concrete tee beam carrying US 50 Ml over I 25 Ml in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, 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 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,200 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 50 Ml
CrossesI 25 Ml
LocationIn Pueblo
RouteU.S. Route 50B
Coordinates38.28781, -104.60654
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2020)
Projected traffic31,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Ml over I 25 Ml built?

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

What condition is US 50 Ml over I 25 Ml 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 I 25 Ml carry?

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

How long is US 50 Ml over I 25 Ml?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ml over I 25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.