US 50 Bus Ebnd over Arkansas River
FairPueblo County, Colorado · 0.9 MI S of 1st ST · Structure no. K-18-R
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 286 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Bus Ebnd over Arkansas River is a steel truss - thru carrying US 50 Bus Ebnd over Arkansas River in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 101 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,270 by 2040. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Bus Ebnd over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is US 50 Bus Ebnd over Arkansas River 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 Bus Ebnd over Arkansas River carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Bus Ebnd over Arkansas River?
The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 279 ft (84.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Bus Ebnd over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.