County Road 170 over East Bijou Creek
PoorClosed to trafficElbert County, Colorado · 1.5 Miles W of Agate · Structure no. ELBT-170-0.9-01
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 170 over East Bijou Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 170 over East Bijou Creek in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 106 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 170 over East Bijou Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is County Road 170 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 170 over East Bijou Creek carry?
About 14 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is County Road 170 over East Bijou Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 170 over East Bijou Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.