Franklin Blvd over North Fork Elder Creek
FairSacramento County, California · 0.5 MI North of Mack RD · Structure no. 24C0114
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,132
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin Blvd over North Fork Elder Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Franklin Blvd over North Fork Elder Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 23,132 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,072 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 104 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin Blvd over North Fork Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin Blvd over North Fork Elder 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Franklin Blvd over North Fork Elder Creek carry?
About 23,132 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Franklin Blvd over North Fork Elder Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin Blvd over North Fork Elder Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.