US Bridges

Sagemoor Pump Plnt over Eltopia Branch Canal

Good

Franklin County, Washington · Nr Richland Wa · Structure no. 11PEC0062

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Sagemoor Pump Plnt over Eltopia Branch Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sagemoor Pump Plnt over Eltopia Branch Canal in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesSagemoor Pump Plnt
CrossesEltopia Branch Canal
LocationNr Richland Wa
Coordinates46.33766, -119.01289
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sagemoor Pump Plnt over Eltopia Branch Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sagemoor Pump Plnt over Eltopia Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sagemoor Pump Plnt over Eltopia Branch Canal carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sagemoor Pump Plnt over Eltopia Branch Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Sagemoor Pump Plnt over Eltopia Branch Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.