US 50 Ml over Brush Creek
FairSaguache County, Colorado · In Sargents · Structure no. K-11-F
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Brush Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over Brush Creek in Saguache County, Colorado. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,832 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ml over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Brush 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Brush Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Brush Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.