US Bridges

Coyan Rd. over Potholes Canal

Good

Franklin County, Washington · 0.10 W JCT SR-17 · Structure no. 089205000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coyan Rd. over Potholes Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Coyan Rd. over Potholes Canal in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCoyan Rd.
CrossesPotholes Canal
Location0.10 W JCT SR-17
RouteCounty Highway 2000
Coordinates46.72308, -119.03659
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks40%
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

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$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coyan Rd. over Potholes Canal built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coyan Rd. over Potholes 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 2022.

How much traffic does Coyan Rd. over Potholes Canal carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Coyan Rd. over Potholes Canal?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Coyan Rd. over Potholes Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.