US Bridges

Franklin Blvd over South Fork Elder Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI N of Mack RD · Structure no. 24C0165

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,132
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Blvd over South Fork Elder Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Franklin Blvd over South Fork Elder Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,132 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,866 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFranklin Blvd
CrossesSouth Fork Elder Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Mack RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.47601, -121.45079
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width85 ft (26 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,132 (2017)
Projected traffic30,866 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 South Fork Elder Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Blvd over South Fork Elder Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Blvd over South Fork Elder Creek carry?

About 23,132 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Blvd over South Fork Elder Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Blvd over South Fork Elder Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.