US 36 Ml over Vega Creek
PoorWashington County, Colorado · 4.8 MI E of JCT SH 71 · Structure no. F-22-V
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 Ml over Vega Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 Ml over Vega Creek in Washington County, Colorado. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 Ml over Vega Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 36 Ml over Vega Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does US 36 Ml over Vega Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US 36 Ml over Vega Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 Ml over Vega Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.