Vega Dam Road over Vega Dam Spillway
GoodPosted for loadMesa County, Colorado · Vega Dam · Structure no. 0403-1
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Reclamation
About this bridge
Vega Dam Road over Vega Dam Spillway is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vega Dam Road over Vega Dam Spillway in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 880 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vega Dam Road over Vega Dam Spillway built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vega Dam Road over Vega Dam Spillway 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Vega Dam Road over Vega Dam Spillway carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Vega Dam Road over Vega Dam Spillway?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Vega Dam Road over Vega Dam Spillway?
It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.