US 40 Ml over East Bijou Creek
PoorArapahoe County, Colorado · 2.7 MI NW of Deer Trail · Structure no. F-20-F
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 495 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 Ml over East Bijou Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 Ml over East Bijou Creek in Arapahoe 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2040. The structure is 495 ft (151 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 US 40 Ml over East Bijou Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does US 40 Ml over East Bijou Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 40 Ml over East Bijou Creek?
The structure is 495 ft (151 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 Ml over East Bijou Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.