US 36 Ml over East Bijou Creek
PoorAdams County, Colorado · 7.1 MI E of Byers · Structure no. F-20-D
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 565 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 Ml over East Bijou Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 Ml over East Bijou Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,419 by 2040. The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 Ml over East Bijou Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 36 Ml over East 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 36 Ml over East Bijou Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is US 36 Ml over East Bijou Creek?
The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 Ml over East Bijou Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.