Franklin RD over Wadsworth Ditch
GoodSutter County, California · 1.4 MI W of Acacia RD · Structure no. 18C0115
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin RD over Wadsworth Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Franklin RD over Wadsworth Ditch in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 years old, older 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin RD over Wadsworth Ditch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Franklin RD over Wadsworth Ditch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Franklin RD over Wadsworth Ditch carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Franklin RD over Wadsworth Ditch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin RD over Wadsworth Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.