US 50 Ml over Tomichi Creek
FairSaguache County, Colorado · 12 MI E of Doyleville · Structure no. K-11-H
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Tomichi Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 50 Ml over Tomichi Creek in Saguache County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,507 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ml over Tomichi Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Tomichi 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 Tomichi Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Tomichi Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Tomichi Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.