96th Avenue over East Bijou Creek
FairAdams County, Colorado · 0.8 MI E of Horrogate RD · Structure no. ADA096-49.8N164
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 360 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 82
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
96th Avenue over East Bijou Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 96th Avenue over East Bijou Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2037. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 96th Avenue over East Bijou Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is 96th Avenue over East Bijou 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does 96th Avenue over East Bijou Creek carry?
About 82 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 96th Avenue over East Bijou Creek?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 96th Avenue over East Bijou Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.