County Road M over Vega Creek
FairWashington County, Colorado · 1.8 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 4 · Structure no. WTNM-06.80
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road M over Vega Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road M over Vega Creek in Washington County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 County Road M over Vega Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road M over Vega 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does County Road M over Vega Creek carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is County Road M over Vega Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road M over Vega Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.