US Bridges

US 50 Ml Wbnd over Williams Creek

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 15.5 MI E of Fremont-Pueb · Structure no. K-18-O

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ml Wbnd over Williams Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 50 Ml Wbnd over Williams Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 100 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,560 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 Ml Wbnd
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location15.5 MI E of Fremont-Pueb
RouteU.S. Route 50A
Coordinates38.31593, -104.66462
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2020)
Projected traffic25,560 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Ml Wbnd over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is US 50 Ml Wbnd over Williams Creek 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 Wbnd over Williams Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ml Wbnd over Williams Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ml Wbnd over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.