US Bridges

Franklin ST over Lake Erie Trib

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of 144th Ave · Structure no. ADA04.6N-143.06

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
338
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin ST over Lake Erie Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Franklin ST over Lake Erie Trib in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 338 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 202 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFranklin ST
CrossesLake Erie Trib
Location0.1 MI S of 144th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.95636, -104.96719
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width202 ft (61.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2021)
Projected traffic440 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Franklin ST over Lake Erie Trib built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin ST over Lake Erie Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin ST over Lake Erie Trib carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Franklin ST over Lake Erie Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 202 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin ST over Lake Erie Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.