US Bridges

County Road over Esquatzel W W

Good

Franklin County, Washington · .18 SW JCT Old SR17 · Structure no. 079800000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Esquatzel W W is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesEsquatzel W W
Location.18 SW JCT Old SR17
RouteCounty Highway 6810
CountyFranklin County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.55699, -119.00117
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks25%
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$5.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Esquatzel W W built?

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

What condition is County Road 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 December 2023.

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

About 18 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Esquatzel W W?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Esquatzel W W?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.