Calhoun-Byers Road over Bijou Creek
PoorAdams County, Colorado · 0.40 MI N of 72nd Ave · Structure no. ADA46N-076.0163
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 360 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 165
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Calhoun-Byers Road over Bijou Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Calhoun-Byers Road over 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2041. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Calhoun-Byers Road over Bijou Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Calhoun-Byers Road over Bijou Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Calhoun-Byers Road over Bijou Creek carry?
About 165 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Calhoun-Byers Road over 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 Calhoun-Byers Road over Bijou Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.