US 50 Ml over Arkansas River
FairPueblo County, Colorado · Between Avondale & N. Avo · Structure no. L-19-H
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 406 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over Arkansas River in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 70 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 6 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,387 by 2040. The structure is 406 ft (123.8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is US 50 Ml 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Arkansas River carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Arkansas River?
The structure is 406 ft (123.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.