US Bridges

County Arterial over Potholes East Canal

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Washington · 0.43 W Shf. Wy 693 · Structure no. 083963000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
327
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Arterial over Potholes East Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Arterial over Potholes East Canal in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 76% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Arterial
CrossesPotholes East Canal
Location0.43 W Shf. Wy 693
RouteCounty Highway 6900
CountyFranklin County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.57675, -119.07479
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2023)
Projected traffic710 by 2040
Trucks76%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Arterial over Potholes East Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Arterial over Potholes East 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 Arterial over Potholes East Canal carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 76% are trucks.

How long is County Arterial over Potholes East Canal?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Arterial over Potholes East Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.