US Bridges

CR 217 (price Rd) over Bijou Creek Tributary

Good

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 3 MI North of Jolly RD · Structure no. ARA 217-8.6

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 217 (price Rd) over Bijou Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying CR 217 (price Rd) over Bijou Creek Tributary in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 149 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 217 (price Rd)
CrossesBijou Creek Tributary
Location3 MI North of Jolly RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.68764, -104.04122
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2021)
Projected traffic182 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 217 (price Rd) over Bijou Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 217 (price Rd) over Bijou Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 217 (price Rd) over Bijou Creek Tributary carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 217 (price Rd) over Bijou Creek Tributary?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 217 (price Rd) over Bijou Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.