French Street over Blue River
FairSummit County, Colorado · Just West of Main ST · Structure no. BRECK-FRENCH
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,706
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
French Street over Blue River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying French Street over Blue River in Summit 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 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 2,706 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,301 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 French Street over Blue River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is French Street over Blue 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does French Street over Blue River carry?
About 2,706 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is French Street over Blue River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns French Street over Blue River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.