US Bridges

County Arterial over Esquatzel W W

Good

Franklin County, Washington · 00.93E Newport DR · Structure no. 079792000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Arterial over Esquatzel W W is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Arterial over Esquatzel W W in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Arterial
CrossesEsquatzel W W
Location00.93E Newport DR
RouteCounty Highway 6700
CountyFranklin County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.54706, -119.00834
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2022)
Projected traffic520 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Arterial over Esquatzel W W built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Arterial over Esquatzel W W 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does County Arterial over Esquatzel W W carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is County Arterial over Esquatzel W W?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Arterial over Esquatzel W W?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.