US Bridges

Franklin Road over Sutter Bypass W Channel

Good

Sutter County, California · 1.2 MI E Tarke RD · Structure no. 18C0031

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Road over Sutter Bypass W Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Franklin Road over Sutter Bypass W Channel in Sutter County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFranklin Road
CrossesSutter Bypass W Channel
Location1.2 MI E Tarke RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.12759, -121.81663
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2015)
Projected traffic138 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Road over Sutter Bypass W Channel built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Road over Sutter Bypass W Channel 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Road over Sutter Bypass W Channel carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Road over Sutter Bypass W Channel?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Road over Sutter Bypass W Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.