US Bridges

County Road over Esquatzel Canal

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Washington · 0.69 S of Sagemoor · Structure no. 086072000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
796
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Esquatzel Canal is a concrete slab carrying County Road over Esquatzel Canal in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 796 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesEsquatzel Canal
Location0.69 S of Sagemoor
RouteCounty Highway 9260
CountyFranklin County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.38781, -119.24175
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic796 (2019)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Esquatzel Canal built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Esquatzel Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Esquatzel Canal carry?

About 796 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Esquatzel Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Esquatzel Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.