US Bridges

County Road over Esquatzel Wasteway

Good

Franklin County, Washington · 0.10 West JCT SR395 · Structure no. 086395000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,145
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Esquatzel Wasteway is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road over Esquatzel Wasteway in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,145 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesEsquatzel Wasteway
Location0.10 West JCT SR395
RouteCounty Highway 6000
Coordinates46.44965, -119.02012
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,145 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks52%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Esquatzel Wasteway built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Esquatzel Wasteway 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 2022.

How much traffic does County Road over Esquatzel Wasteway carry?

About 1,145 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Esquatzel Wasteway?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Esquatzel Wasteway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.