US Bridges

SR 17 over Esquatzel Coulee Bn RY

Fair

Franklin County, Washington · 1.6 N JCT US 395 · Structure no. 0008351B0000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
620 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,341
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Esquatzel Coulee Bn RY is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Esquatzel Coulee Bn RY in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 5,341 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,077 by 2039. The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17
CrossesEsquatzel Coulee Bn RY
Location1.6 N JCT US 395
RouteState Highway 17
CountyFranklin County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.58586, -119.00194
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length620 ft (189 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,341 (2023)
Projected traffic7,077 by 2039
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$11.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 over Esquatzel Coulee Bn RY built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 over Esquatzel Coulee Bn RY 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 17 over Esquatzel Coulee Bn RY carry?

About 5,341 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Esquatzel Coulee Bn RY?

The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Esquatzel Coulee Bn RY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.