US Bridges

Hood-Franklin Road over Beach Lake Canal

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.6 Mi. E of SR 160 · Structure no. 24C0513

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,767
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hood-Franklin Road over Beach Lake Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hood-Franklin Road over Beach Lake Canal in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6,767 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,294 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesHood-Franklin Road
CrossesBeach Lake Canal
Location0.6 Mi. E of SR 160
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.36551, -121.50992
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,767 (2009)
Projected traffic8,294 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Hood-Franklin Road over Beach Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hood-Franklin Road over Beach Lake Canal 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Hood-Franklin Road over Beach Lake Canal carry?

About 6,767 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hood-Franklin Road over Beach Lake Canal?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hood-Franklin Road over Beach Lake Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.