Franklin ST over South Platte River
FairDenver County, Colorado · Franklin at Race Ct · Structure no. D-02-PR-010
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 310 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,765
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin ST over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin ST over South Platte River in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,765 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,069 by 2041. The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 South Platte River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin ST over South Platte River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Franklin ST over South Platte River carry?
About 2,765 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Franklin ST over South Platte River?
The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin ST over South Platte River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.