US Bridges

Franklin Blvd over Strawberry Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 350FT N/O Cosumnes Blvd. · Structure no. 24C0521

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,571
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Blvd over Strawberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Franklin Blvd over Strawberry Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 21,571 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,531 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFranklin Blvd
CrossesStrawberry Creek
Location350FT N/O Cosumnes Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.46307, -121.44645
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,571 (2015)
Projected traffic7,531 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Blvd over Strawberry Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Blvd over Strawberry Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Blvd over Strawberry Creek carry?

About 21,571 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Blvd over Strawberry Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Blvd over Strawberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.