US Bridges

Glade North over Esquatzel Canal

Fair

Franklin County, Washington · 0.74S JCT R 916 · Structure no. 081624000000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,331
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glade North over Esquatzel Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Glade North over Esquatzel Canal in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 61 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 2,331 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,970 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesGlade North
CrossesEsquatzel Canal
Location0.74S JCT R 916
RouteCounty Highway 9010
CountyFranklin County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.34756, -119.11438
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,331 (2023)
Projected traffic5,970 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glade North over Esquatzel Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Glade North over Esquatzel Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Glade North over Esquatzel Canal carry?

About 2,331 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Glade North over Esquatzel Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Glade North over Esquatzel Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.