SH 144 Ml over Bijou Creek
FairMorgan County, Colorado · 13.5 MI E of JCT SH 39 · Structure no. C-21-D
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 560 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 144 Ml over Bijou Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 144 Ml over Bijou Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,596 by 2040. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 144 Ml over Bijou Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 144 Ml over Bijou 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SH 144 Ml over Bijou Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 144 Ml over Bijou Creek?
The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 144 Ml over Bijou Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.