US 50 Ml over Arkansas River

Fair Condition71 years old4,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateColorado
CountyPueblo
LocationBetween Avondale & N. Avo
CarriesUS 50 Ml
CrossesArkansas River
Coordinates38.24527, -104.34476

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length406.2 ft (123.8 m)
Max Span76.1 ft (23.2 m)
Deck Width34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Deck Area1299.9 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1955 (reconstructed 1986)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,100 (2020)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberL-19-H

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