County Road 38 over Middle Bijou Creek
GoodArapahoe County, Colorado · 2.7 MI W of US 40 · Structure no. ARA 38-51.4A
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 146
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 38 over Middle Bijou Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 38 over Middle Bijou Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 146 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 County Road 38 over Middle Bijou Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 38 over Middle Bijou Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 38 over Middle Bijou Creek carry?
About 146 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is County Road 38 over Middle Bijou Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 38 over Middle Bijou Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.