I 76 Ml Wbnd over Bijou Creek
FairMorgan County, Colorado · 1 MI E of Wiggins · Structure no. D-20-B
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 451 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 76 Ml Wbnd over Bijou Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I 76 Ml Wbnd over Bijou Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 70 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,730 by 2040. The structure is 451 ft (137.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 76 Ml Wbnd over Bijou Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is I 76 Ml Wbnd 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does I 76 Ml Wbnd over Bijou Creek carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I 76 Ml Wbnd over Bijou Creek?
The structure is 451 ft (137.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 76 Ml Wbnd over Bijou Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.