US Bridges

Willard Pkwy over E Franklin Gap Channel

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI S of Nevers Way · Structure no. 24C0536

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,515
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willard Pkwy over E Franklin Gap Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Willard Pkwy over E Franklin Gap Channel in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,515 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,885 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWillard Pkwy
CrossesE Franklin Gap Channel
Location0.1 MI S of Nevers Way
RouteCity Street 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.38326, -121.44995
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,515 (2009)
Projected traffic1,885 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Willard Pkwy over E Franklin Gap Channel built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willard Pkwy over E Franklin Gap Channel 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 2022.

How much traffic does Willard Pkwy over E Franklin Gap Channel carry?

About 1,515 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Willard Pkwy over E Franklin Gap Channel?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Willard Pkwy over E Franklin Gap Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.