US Bridges

US 50 Bus. Rt. over BNSF RR

Good

Pueblo County, Colorado · SE Edge of Pueblo · Structure no. L-18-BE

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Bus. Rt. over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 50 Bus. Rt. over BNSF RR in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,610 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 50 Bus. Rt.
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationSE Edge of Pueblo
RouteU.S. Route 50C
Coordinates38.24651, -104.59172
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2020)
Projected traffic24,610 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Bus. Rt. over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 Bus. Rt. over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 Bus. Rt. over BNSF RR carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Bus. Rt. over BNSF RR?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Bus. Rt. over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.