Bijou Street over Monument Creek/Uprr
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · Just E of I-25 · Structure no. CSG-G.15-08.84A
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 479 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,153
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bijou Street over Monument Creek/Uprr is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Bijou Street over Monument Creek/Uprr in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 12,153 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,920 by 2041. The structure is 479 ft (146 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bijou Street over Monument Creek/Uprr built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bijou Street over Monument Creek/Uprr 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bijou Street over Monument Creek/Uprr carry?
About 12,153 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Bijou Street over Monument Creek/Uprr?
The structure is 479 ft (146 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Bijou Street over Monument Creek/Uprr?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.