Bijou Street over Spring Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.4 MI W of Academy Blvd. · Structure no. CSG-J.80-08.83
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,271
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bijou Street over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bijou Street over Spring Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 5,271 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,905 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 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 Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bijou Street over Spring 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Bijou Street over Spring Creek carry?
About 5,271 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bijou Street over Spring Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns Bijou Street over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.