US 50 Ml over Purcell Blvd
FairPueblo County, Colorado · 2.3 MI W of SH45 · Structure no. K-18-NA
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Purcell Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 50 Ml over Purcell Blvd in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,632 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over Purcell Blvd built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Purcell Blvd 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 over Purcell Blvd carry?
About 36,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Purcell Blvd?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Purcell Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.