US Bridges

County Road 98 over East Bijou Creek

Fair

Elbert County, Colorado · 0.5 Mile West of Road 89 · Structure no. ELBT-98-0.50-03

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 98 over East Bijou Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 98 over East Bijou Creek in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 98
CrossesEast Bijou Creek
Location0.5 Mile West of Road 89
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElbert County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.21578, -104.24448
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; scour above top of footing
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2020)
Projected traffic71 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 98 over East Bijou Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 98 over East 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 98 over East Bijou Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Road 98 over East Bijou Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 98 over East Bijou Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.