US Bridges

County Road T.7 over Bijou Canal

Good

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.4 MI E of CO RD 8 · Structure no. MGT.7-0.4-8-A

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road T.7 over Bijou Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road T.7 over Bijou Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 46 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road T.7
CrossesBijou Canal
Location0.4 MI E of CO RD 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.28155, -103.99155
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2023)
Projected traffic59 by 2043
Trucks52%
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 T.7 over Bijou Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road T.7 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road T.7 over Bijou Canal carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

How long is County Road T.7 over Bijou Canal?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road T.7 over Bijou Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.