US 50 ML EBND
Carrying US 50 ML EBND over WILLIAMS CREEK
0.3 MI E OF JCT SH 45, Pueblo, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 50 ML EBND
The US 50 ML EBND bridge in Pueblo, Colorado carries US 50 ML EBND over WILLIAMS CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US 50 ML EBND compares
Live comparison across Colorado.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1975
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Deck Width
- 69.0 m (226 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 21,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- K-18-CZ
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 50 ML EBND is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US 50 ML EBND against other structures in Pueblo and across Colorado. Colorado bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US 50 ML EBND?
US 50 ML EBND in Pueblo, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 50 ML EBND inspected?
US 50 ML EBND's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 21,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 50 ML EBND is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US 50 ML EBND?
US 50 ML EBND has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US 50 ML EBND?
US 50 ML EBND is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US 50 ML EBND and does age affect safety?
US 50 ML EBND was built in 1975, making it 51 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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