US Bridges

SR 260 over Esquatzel Coulee

Fair

Franklin County, Washington · 6.3 E JCT SR 17 · Structure no. 0009063A0000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,010
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Esquatzel Coulee is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 260 over Esquatzel Coulee in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2039. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 260
CrossesEsquatzel Coulee
Location6.3 E JCT SR 17
RouteState Highway 260
CountyFranklin County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.6581, -118.87622
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,010 (2023)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2039
Trucks16%
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

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$4.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 260 over Esquatzel Coulee built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 260 over Esquatzel Coulee 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 260 over Esquatzel Coulee carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Esquatzel Coulee?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 over Esquatzel Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.