FRANKLIN BLVD
Carrying FRANKLIN BLVD over MOKELUMNE RIVER OVERFLOW
1.8 MI N SAN JQUIN CO LIN, Sacramento, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FRANKLIN BLVD
The FRANKLIN BLVD bridge in Sacramento, California carries FRANKLIN BLVD over MOKELUMNE RIVER OVERFLOW. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 26 sections, stretching 150.9 meters (495 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 520 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FRANKLIN BLVD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1930
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 26
- Structure Length
- 150.9 m (495 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.4 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 520 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 24C0155
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 2/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
How to read this record
FRANKLIN BLVD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare FRANKLIN BLVD against other structures in Sacramento and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FRANKLIN BLVD?
FRANKLIN BLVD in Sacramento, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FRANKLIN BLVD inspected?
FRANKLIN BLVD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 520 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FRANKLIN BLVD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FRANKLIN BLVD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for FRANKLIN BLVD.
Who is responsible for maintaining FRANKLIN BLVD?
FRANKLIN BLVD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is FRANKLIN BLVD and does age affect safety?
FRANKLIN BLVD was built in 1930, making it 96 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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