US Bridges

College Avenue over Pine Ridge Gulch

Good

Moffat County, Colorado · 50 Ft. S of First Street · Structure no. CRAIG-COLLEGEDR

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Avenue over Pine Ridge Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying College Avenue over Pine Ridge Gulch in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 148 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCollege Avenue
CrossesPine Ridge Gulch
Location50 Ft. S of First Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.51015, -107.58164
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2023)
Projected traffic173 by 2042
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 College Avenue over Pine Ridge Gulch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Avenue over Pine Ridge Gulch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does College Avenue over Pine Ridge Gulch carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is College Avenue over Pine Ridge Gulch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns College Avenue over Pine Ridge Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.