County Road 50 over W Bijou Creek
GoodArapahoe County, Colorado · .3 MI West of CO RD 181 · Structure no. ARA 50-43.2A
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 50 over W Bijou Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 50 over W Bijou Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 50 over W Bijou Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 50 over W 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 50 over W Bijou Creek carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is County Road 50 over W Bijou Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 50 over W Bijou Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.