Moffat County Bridge Report Card
Moffat County scores 83 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Moffat County, Colorado
Moffat County has 80 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.2% is above the 4.6% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,874 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Moffat County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 83/100 (B). The county has 80 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,874 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 6.2% | 12.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.2% of measured traffic | 2.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 58,824 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 6.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.6% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,874 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Moffat County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH 13 Ml over Fortification Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1982 |
| County Road 1 over Slater Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 169 | 1986 |
| County Road 4 over Big Hole Gulch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 167 | 1950 |
| County Road 104 over Skull Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 23 | 1930 |
| County Road 185 over Fortification Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 2002 |
| US 40 Ml over Elkhead River | High traffic | Good | 4,200 | 1992 |
| SH 394 Ml over Yampa River | High traffic | Good | 3,100 | 1985 |
| US 40 Ml WB over Fortification Creek | High traffic | Fair | 3,000 | 1952 |
| SH 13 Ml over Yampa River | High traffic | Fair | 2,800 | 1972 |
| SH 13 Ml over Pine Ridge Gulch | High traffic | Fair | 2,800 | 1973 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.