US Bridges

Franklin Road over Black Rascal Creek

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.7 MI N of Route 140 · Structure no. 39C0092

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,761
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Road over Black Rascal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Franklin Road over Black Rascal Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,761 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 943 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Road
CrossesBlack Rascal Creek
Location0.7 MI N of Route 140
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.31399, -120.54102
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,761 (2018)
Projected traffic943 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 Franklin Road over Black Rascal Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Road over Black Rascal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Road over Black Rascal Creek carry?

About 1,761 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Road over Black Rascal Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Road over Black Rascal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.