US Bridges

Franklin Blvd over Laguna Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI S of Calvine Road · Structure no. 24C0116

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
22,445
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Blvd over Laguna Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Franklin Blvd over Laguna Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 22,445 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,351 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFranklin Blvd
CrossesLaguna Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Calvine Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.44682, -121.44434
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,445 (2011)
Projected traffic43,351 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Blvd over Laguna Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Blvd over Laguna 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Franklin Blvd over Laguna Creek carry?

About 22,445 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Blvd over Laguna Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Blvd over Laguna Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.