Ordnance Road over US 50 Ml
PoorPueblo County, Colorado · 5.0 MI E of JCT SH 231 S · Structure no. K-19-V
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ordnance Road over US 50 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ordnance Road over US 50 Ml 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2038. The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ordnance Road over US 50 Ml built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ordnance Road over US 50 Ml in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Ordnance Road over US 50 Ml carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ordnance Road over US 50 Ml?
The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ordnance Road over US 50 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.