US Bridges

County Road Q over Bijou Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 1.5 MI East of ST HWY 52 · Structure no. MGQ-1.5-S52

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
607 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,539
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Q over Bijou Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Q over Bijou Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 1,539 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,955 by 2043. The structure is 607 ft (185 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road Q
CrossesBijou Creek
Location1.5 MI East of ST HWY 52
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.23297, -104.02755
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length607 ft (185 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,539 (2023)
Projected traffic1,955 by 2043
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is County Road Q over Bijou Creek?

The structure is 607 ft (185 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Q over Bijou Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.