US Bridges

County Road 804 over Vogel Canyon

Good

Otero County, Colorado · 2.6 MI SW of SH 109 · Structure no. OT804-34-7-209A

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 804 over Vogel Canyon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 804 over Vogel Canyon in Otero 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.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCounty Road 804
CrossesVogel Canyon
Location2.6 MI SW of SH 109
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.74983, -103.47658
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic27 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 804 over Vogel Canyon built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 804 over Vogel Canyon 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 804 over Vogel Canyon carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 804 over Vogel Canyon?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 804 over Vogel Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.