County Road 4D over Vega Creek
Washington County, Colorado · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- County Road 4D over Vega Creek in Washington County, Colorado, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 56 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 14 of the 76 inventoried bridges in Washington County rated good (18.4%); 3 (3.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 111 ft |
| Location | 1.0 Mi E of Colo 71 |
| NBI structure number | LIN-4D-26.2A |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Colorado department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Washington County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 76 Ml Wbnd over County Road Q | 1964 | 5,500 | Fair |
| I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road Q | 1964 | 5,500 | Fair |
| US 34 Ml over Camp Creek | 2000 | 3,300 | Good |
| US 34 Ml over Draw | 2006 | 3,100 | Good |
| US 34 Ml over Surveyor Creek | 1935 | 2,900 | Fair |
| US 6 Ml over Prewitt Res Intake Canal | 1941 | 1,100 | Fair |
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