US Bridges

County Road 7 over Cedar Mountain Gulch

Fair

Moffat County, Colorado · 0.53 MI North US HWY 40 · Structure no. MOF7-00.53

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
773
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Cedar Mountain Gulch is a steel culvert carrying County Road 7 over Cedar Mountain Gulch in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 75 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 773 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 905 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesCedar Mountain Gulch
Location0.53 MI North US HWY 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMoffat County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.52117, -107.57617
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic773 (2023)
Projected traffic905 by 2042
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 7 over Cedar Mountain Gulch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is County Road 7 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 County Road 7 over Cedar Mountain Gulch carry?

About 773 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7 over Cedar Mountain Gulch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7 over Cedar Mountain Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.