First Street over Cedar Mountain Gulch
FairMoffat County, Colorado · 50 Ft West of ST HWY 13 · Structure no. CRAIG-FIRST ST
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,267
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Street over Cedar Mountain Gulch is a steel culvert carrying First Street over Cedar Mountain Gulch in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 1,267 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,483 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Street over Cedar Mountain Gulch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Street over Cedar Mountain Gulch 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 First Street over Cedar Mountain Gulch carry?
About 1,267 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is First Street over Cedar Mountain Gulch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns First Street over Cedar Mountain Gulch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.