I 70 Agate Spur over Bijou Creek
FairElbert County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of JCT S.H. 40 · Structure no. G-21-Q
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Agate Spur over Bijou Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 70 Agate Spur over Bijou Creek in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Agate Spur over Bijou Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Agate Spur over 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I 70 Agate Spur over Bijou Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Agate Spur over Bijou Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Agate Spur over Bijou Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.