US 50 Ml Wbnd over Chico Creek
FairPueblo County, Colorado · 4.7 MI E of JCT SH 231 S · Structure no. K-19-Q
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 305 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml Wbnd over Chico Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml Wbnd over Chico Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,902 by 2040. The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ml Wbnd over Chico Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml Wbnd over Chico 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml Wbnd over Chico Creek carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml Wbnd over Chico Creek?
The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml Wbnd over Chico Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.