US Bridges

County Road Q over Bijou Canal

Good

Morgan County, Colorado · At Junct. With CO RD 10 · Structure no. MGQ-0.0-10-A

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,617
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Q over Bijou Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Q over Bijou Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,617 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,054 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road Q
CrossesBijou Canal
LocationAt Junct. With CO RD 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.23266, -103.95867
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,617 (2023)
Projected traffic2,054 by 2043
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Q over Bijou Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road Q over Bijou Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road Q over Bijou Canal carry?

About 1,617 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is County Road Q over Bijou Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Q over Bijou Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.