US Bridges

Winding Road 788 over Cebolla Creek

FairPosted for load

Hinsdale County, Colorado · 45 Mi. S.W. Gunnison Co. · Structure no. 020407000001014

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2008 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Winding Road 788 over Cebolla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winding Road 788 over Cebolla Creek in Hinsdale County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 63.4 mi (102 km).

Location

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CarriesWinding Road 788
CrossesCebolla Creek
Location45 Mi. S.W. Gunnison Co.
RouteFederal Lands Road 7788.
CountyHinsdale County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.05134, -107.09001
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2008)
Projected traffic70 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed63.4 mi (102 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winding Road 788 over Cebolla Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winding Road 788 over Cebolla 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Winding Road 788 over Cebolla Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Winding Road 788 over Cebolla Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Winding Road 788 over Cebolla Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.