US Bridges

Adams Street over Esquatzel Coulee

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Washington · 0.0 E JCT N 2nd Av · Structure no. 085612000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
431
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Street over Esquatzel Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Adams Street over Esquatzel Coulee in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 431 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAdams Street
CrossesEsquatzel Coulee
Location0.0 E JCT N 2nd Av
RouteCity Street 265
Coordinates46.66149, -118.8635
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2020)
Projected traffic650 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams Street over Esquatzel Coulee built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Street over Esquatzel Coulee 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 Adams Street over Esquatzel Coulee carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Adams Street over Esquatzel Coulee?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Street over Esquatzel Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.