US Bridges

Franklin Road over Wadsworth Canal

Fair

Sutter County, California · At Acacia Ave · Structure no. 18C0087

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
538
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Road over Wadsworth Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Franklin Road over Wadsworth Canal in Sutter County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 538 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Road
CrossesWadsworth Canal
LocationAt Acacia Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySutter County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.12839, -121.75549
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic538 (2015)
Projected traffic1,566 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Franklin Road over Wadsworth Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Road over Wadsworth Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Road over Wadsworth Canal carry?

About 538 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Road over Wadsworth Canal?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Road over Wadsworth Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.