US Bridges

County Highway over Esquatzel Canal

Good

Franklin County, Washington · 1.33N JCT R 906(SELPH L.) · Structure no. 089066000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,842
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Esquatzel Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Esquatzel Canal in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,842 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,670 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesEsquatzel Canal
Location1.33N JCT R 906(SELPH L.)
RouteCounty Highway 9030
CountyFranklin County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.34599, -119.19829
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,842 (2023)
Projected traffic6,670 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Esquatzel Canal built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Esquatzel Canal carry?

About 4,842 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Esquatzel Canal?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Esquatzel Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.