US Bridges

Bijou Street over I25 Ml

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · In Colorado Springs · Structure no. I-17-OQ

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,534
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bijou Street over I25 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Bijou Street over I25 Ml in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,534 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,349 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBijou Street
CrossesI25 Ml
LocationIn Colorado Springs
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.83681, -104.83075
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width115 ft (34.9 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,534 (2024)
Projected traffic20,349 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bijou Street over I25 Ml built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bijou Street over I25 Ml in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Bijou Street over I25 Ml carry?

About 15,534 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bijou Street over I25 Ml?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Bijou Street over I25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.