US Bridges

Hood-Franklin Road over Interstate 5

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-8.49 · Structure no. 24 0326

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,560
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hood-Franklin Road over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hood-Franklin Road over Interstate 5 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 5,560 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,828 by 2046. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesHood-Franklin Road
CrossesInterstate 5
Location03-SAC-005-8.49
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.37536, -121.47722
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,560 (2015)
Projected traffic6,828 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hood-Franklin Road over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hood-Franklin Road over Interstate 5 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 Hood-Franklin Road over Interstate 5 carry?

About 5,560 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hood-Franklin Road over Interstate 5?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Hood-Franklin Road over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.