Franklin Blvd over Mokelumne River Overflow
PoorClosed to trafficSacramento County, California · 1.8 MI N San Jquin CO Lin · Structure no. 24C0155
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 495 ft
- 26 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin Blvd over Mokelumne River Overflow is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Blvd over Mokelumne River Overflow in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 649 by 2045. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin Blvd over Mokelumne River Overflow built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin Blvd over Mokelumne River Overflow in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Franklin Blvd over Mokelumne River Overflow carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Franklin Blvd over Mokelumne River Overflow?
The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin Blvd over Mokelumne River Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.