Franklin ST over Big Dry Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · .2 MI South of Orchard RD · Structure no. CENT 19-2.5
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 242
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin ST over Big Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Franklin ST over Big Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin ST over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin ST over Big Dry Creek 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 Franklin ST over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Franklin ST over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin ST over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.