US Bridges

County Road 150 over West Bijou Creek

Fair

Elbert County, Colorado · 4 Miles East of C.R. 65 · Structure no. ELBT-150-3.6-02

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
294 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 150 over West Bijou Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 150 over West Bijou Creek in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 151 by 2040. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 150
CrossesWest Bijou Creek
Location4 Miles East of C.R. 65
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElbert County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.40515, -104.28644
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic151 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 County Road 150 over West Bijou Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 150 over West Bijou Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 150 over West Bijou Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Road 150 over West Bijou Creek?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 150 over West Bijou Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.