US Bridges

Franklin Blvd over Shed a Chnnl (ehrhardt)

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.2 MI S Elk Grove Blvd · Structure no. 24C0158

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,440
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Blvd over Shed a Chnnl (ehrhardt) is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Franklin Blvd over Shed a Chnnl (ehrhardt) in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,440 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,177 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Blvd
CrossesShed a Chnnl (ehrhardt)
Location0.2 MI S Elk Grove Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.40659, -121.45007
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,440 (2007)
Projected traffic8,177 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Shed a Chnnl (ehrhardt) built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Blvd over Shed a Chnnl (ehrhardt) 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 Shed a Chnnl (ehrhardt) carry?

About 6,440 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Blvd over Shed a Chnnl (ehrhardt)?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Blvd over Shed a Chnnl (ehrhardt)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.