I 76 Ml Ebnd over Bijou Creek
FairMorgan County, Colorado · 1 MI East of JCT US 34 · Structure no. D-20-C
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 448 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 76 Ml Ebnd over Bijou Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 76 Ml Ebnd over Bijou Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 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 448 ft (136.4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 76 Ml Ebnd over Bijou Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is I 76 Ml Ebnd 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 Ebnd over Bijou Creek carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I 76 Ml Ebnd over Bijou Creek?
The structure is 448 ft (136.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 76 Ml Ebnd over Bijou Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.