US Bridges

Farm Access over Potholes East Canal Late

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Washington · 17MI. N. of Richland Wa · Structure no. 11PECL0109

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Farm Access over Potholes East Canal Late is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm Access over Potholes East Canal Late in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm Access
CrossesPotholes East Canal Late
Location17MI. N. of Richland Wa
CountyFranklin County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.5159, -119.19539
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 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 closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Farm Access over Potholes East Canal Late built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Farm Access over Potholes East Canal Late 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Farm Access over Potholes East Canal Late carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Farm Access over Potholes East Canal Late?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Farm Access over Potholes East Canal Late?

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