SH 86 Ml over West Bijou Creek
PoorElbert County, Colorado · 9.0 MI E of Kiowa · Structure no. G-19-D
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 382 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 86 Ml over West Bijou Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 86 Ml over West Bijou Creek in Elbert 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,904 by 2040. The structure is 382 ft (116.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SH 86 Ml over West Bijou Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 86 Ml over West 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SH 86 Ml over West Bijou Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 86 Ml over West Bijou Creek?
The structure is 382 ft (116.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SH 86 Ml over West Bijou Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.