US Bridges

County Road 6 over Bijou Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.7 MI N of CO RD C · Structure no. MG6-0.7-C-A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
574 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6 over Bijou Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 6 over Bijou Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2043. The structure is 574 ft (175.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6
CrossesBijou Creek
Location0.7 MI N of CO RD C
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.03919, -104.03747
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length574 ft (175.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic89 by 2043
Trucks53%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 6 over Bijou Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 6 over Bijou Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6 over Bijou Creek?

The structure is 574 ft (175.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6 over Bijou Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.