US Bridges

D Road over Franklin Eddy Canal

Good

Saguache County, Colorado · Road D Off of Highway 17 · Structure no. 0401-SV2

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

D Road over Franklin Eddy Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying D Road over Franklin Eddy Canal in Saguache County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesD Road
CrossesFranklin Eddy Canal
LocationRoad D Off of Highway 17
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountySaguache County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.79356, -105.84109
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byBureau of Reclamation
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 D Road over Franklin Eddy Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is D Road over Franklin Eddy Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does D Road over Franklin Eddy Canal carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is D Road over Franklin Eddy Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns D Road over Franklin Eddy Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.