US Bridges

Franklin Blvd over Stone Lake Drain

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.8 MI N Hood-Franklin RD · Structure no. 24C0157

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

About this bridge

Franklin Blvd over Stone Lake Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Franklin Blvd over Stone Lake Drain 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFranklin Blvd
CrossesStone Lake Drain
Location0.8 MI N Hood-Franklin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.39025, -121.45284
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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 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 Stone Lake Drain built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Blvd over Stone Lake Drain 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 Stone Lake Drain carry?

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

How long is Franklin Blvd over Stone Lake Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Blvd over Stone Lake Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.