US 50 Ml over Chicosa Creek
FairPueblo County, Colorado · 3.2 MI W. of Fowler · Structure no. L-20-AN
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Chicosa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 50 Ml over Chicosa Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,494 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Chicosa Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Chicosa Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Chicosa Creek carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Chicosa Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Chicosa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.