US Bridges

Sheffield Road over Esquatzel Coulee Waste W

Fair

Franklin County, Washington · 0.12 W. First Ave. Mesa · Structure no. 086582000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
413
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheffield Road over Esquatzel Coulee Waste W is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sheffield Road over Esquatzel Coulee Waste W in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 413 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSheffield Road
CrossesEsquatzel Coulee Waste W
Location0.12 W. First Ave. Mesa
RouteCity Street 6900
CountyFranklin County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.57658, -119.00924
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic413 (2020)
Projected traffic970 by 2040
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheffield Road over Esquatzel Coulee Waste W built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheffield Road over Esquatzel Coulee Waste W 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 Sheffield Road over Esquatzel Coulee Waste W carry?

About 413 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is Sheffield Road over Esquatzel Coulee Waste W?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sheffield Road over Esquatzel Coulee Waste W?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.