Bijou Street over Shooks Run
PoorPosted for loadEl Paso County, Colorado · Just E of N Corona Street · Structure no. CSG-H.00-08.88
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 932
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bijou Street over Shooks Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bijou Street over Shooks Run in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 932 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,221 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 161 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bijou Street over Shooks Run built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bijou Street over Shooks Run 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Bijou Street over Shooks Run carry?
About 932 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bijou Street over Shooks Run?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 161 ft wide.
Who owns Bijou Street over Shooks Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.