US 50 Business over ST Charles River
FairPueblo County, Colorado · 9.3 MI West of JCT US 50 · Structure no. L-19-Y
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Business over ST Charles River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Business over ST Charles River in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,564 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 86 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Business over ST Charles River built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Business over ST Charles 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 Business over ST Charles River carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Business over ST Charles River?
The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Business over ST Charles River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.