US Bridges

County Road over Eltopia Branch Canal

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Washington · 0.01 S. of Crestloch 870 · Structure no. 081922000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Eltopia Branch Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Eltopia Branch Canal in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesEltopia Branch Canal
Location0.01 S. of Crestloch 870
RouteCounty Highway 8860
CountyFranklin County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.35869, -119.05156
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Eltopia Branch Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Eltopia Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Eltopia Branch Canal carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Eltopia Branch Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Eltopia Branch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.