SH 39 Ml over Bijou Canal
FairMorgan County, Colorado · 4.9 MI No of JCT US 34 · Structure no. C-20-AM
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 39 Ml over Bijou Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 39 Ml over Bijou Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 826 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 39 Ml over Bijou Canal built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 39 Ml over Bijou Canal 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SH 39 Ml over Bijou Canal carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 39 Ml over Bijou Canal?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SH 39 Ml over Bijou Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.