SH 86 Ml over Fork of E. Bijou Creek
FairElbert County, Colorado · 19.7 MI E of Kiowa · Structure no. G-20-AM
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 840
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 86 Ml over Fork of E. Bijou Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 86 Ml over Fork of E. Bijou Creek in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 86 Ml over Fork of E. Bijou Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 86 Ml over Fork of E. 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SH 86 Ml over Fork of E. Bijou Creek carry?
About 840 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 86 Ml over Fork of E. Bijou Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SH 86 Ml over Fork of E. Bijou Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.