US Bridges

Franklin Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 50 Ft N of Lambert RD · Structure no. 24C0151

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1933
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,346
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Franklin Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1933, so it is 100 years old, older 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 2,346 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,944 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location50 Ft N of Lambert RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.32115, -121.44456
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,346 (2009)
Projected traffic2,944 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1933.

What condition is Franklin Blvd over Drainage Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,346 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.