US Bridges

County Road F over Bijou Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 1.1 MI E of CO RD 6 · Structure no. MGF-1.1-6-A

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
602 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road F over Bijou Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road F over Bijou Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2043. The structure is 602 ft (183.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road F
CrossesBijou Creek
Location1.1 MI E of CO RD 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.07358, -104.01625
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length602 ft (183.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2023)
Projected traffic93 by 2043
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 F over Bijou Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road F 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 F over Bijou Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is County Road F over Bijou Creek?

The structure is 602 ft (183.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road F over Bijou Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.