US Bridges

Franklin Blvd over Morrison Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.3 MI S of Florin RD · Structure no. 24C0113

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,780
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Blvd over Morrison Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Franklin Blvd over Morrison Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 70 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 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 24,780 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,494 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFranklin Blvd
CrossesMorrison Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Florin RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.49149, -121.4567
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,780 (2017)
Projected traffic48,494 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Franklin Blvd over Morrison Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Franklin Blvd over Morrison Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Blvd over Morrison Creek carry?

About 24,780 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Blvd over Morrison Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Blvd over Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.