US Bridges

Chute Access over Esquatzel Divers Channel

Good

Franklin County, Washington · Nr Pasco Wa · Structure no. 11PECL056

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Chute Access over Esquatzel Divers Channel is a concrete slab carrying Chute Access over Esquatzel Divers Channel in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesChute Access
CrossesEsquatzel Divers Channel
LocationNr Pasco Wa
Coordinates46.35838, -119.25116
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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks30%
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 Chute Access over Esquatzel Divers Channel built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chute Access over Esquatzel Divers Channel 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 Chute Access over Esquatzel Divers Channel carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Chute Access over Esquatzel Divers Channel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Chute Access over Esquatzel Divers Channel?

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