Franklin RD over State Route 99
FairMerced County, California · 10-MER-099-18.51 · Structure no. 39 0084
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 320 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin RD over State Route 99 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin RD over State Route 99 in Merced County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,217 by 2046. The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin RD over State Route 99 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin RD over State Route 99 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Franklin RD over State Route 99 carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Franklin RD over State Route 99?
The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin RD over State Route 99?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.