US Bridges

SH 144 Ml over Bijou Canal

Good

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of JCT US 34 · Structure no. C-20-AA

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 144 Ml over Bijou Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SH 144 Ml over Bijou Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 144 Ml
CrossesBijou Canal
Location0.5 MI E of JCT US 34
RouteState Highway 144A
Coordinates40.28109, -104.13106
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2020)
Projected traffic566 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SH 144 Ml over Bijou Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 144 Ml over Bijou Canal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 144 Ml over Bijou Canal carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 144 Ml over Bijou Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SH 144 Ml over Bijou Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.