US 50 Service RD over BNSF RR Ar
PoorPueblo County, Colorado · Road to Pueblo Army Depot · Structure no. K-19-W
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 253 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Service RD over BNSF RR Ar is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Service RD over BNSF RR Ar 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,804 by 2040. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Service RD over BNSF RR Ar built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Service RD over BNSF RR Ar 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 US 50 Service RD over BNSF RR Ar carry?
About 8,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Service RD over BNSF RR Ar?
The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Service RD over BNSF RR Ar?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.