US Bridges

Hospital Loop Road over Cedar Mountain Gulch

Good

Moffat County, Colorado · .10 MI West of CR7 · Structure no. MOFHLRD-00.10

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
939
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hospital Loop Road over Cedar Mountain Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying Hospital Loop Road over Cedar Mountain Gulch in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 939 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,099 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHospital Loop Road
CrossesCedar Mountain Gulch
Location.10 MI West of CR7
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.51629, -107.57576
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic939 (2023)
Projected traffic1,099 by 2042
Trucks13%
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

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 Hospital Loop Road over Cedar Mountain Gulch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hospital Loop Road over Cedar Mountain 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 Hospital Loop Road over Cedar Mountain Gulch carry?

About 939 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Hospital Loop Road over Cedar Mountain Gulch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Hospital Loop Road over Cedar Mountain Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.