US Bridges

Franklin Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.4 MI N Hood-Franklin RD · Structure no. 24C0156

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 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 1933, so it is 92 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 3,041 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.4 MI N Hood-Franklin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.38312, -121.45397
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,346 (2009)
Projected traffic3,041 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

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 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.