US Bridges

Franklin Blvd over Drainage Dtch (franklin)

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.4 MI N Hood-Franklin RD · Structure no. 24C0547

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Blvd over Drainage Dtch (franklin) is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Franklin Blvd over Drainage Dtch (franklin) in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,844 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFranklin Blvd
CrossesDrainage Dtch (franklin)
Location0.4 MI N Hood-Franklin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.38333, -121.4539
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2007)
Projected traffic2,844 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Blvd over Drainage Dtch (franklin) built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Blvd over Drainage Dtch (franklin) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Blvd over Drainage Dtch (franklin) carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Blvd over Drainage Dtch (franklin)?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Blvd over Drainage Dtch (franklin)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.