US Bridges

Headworks Service over Esquatzel Divers Canal

Good

Franklin County, Washington · Nr Pasco Wa · Structure no. 11PECL062

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Headworks Service over Esquatzel Divers Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Headworks Service over Esquatzel Divers Canal in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesHeadworks Service
CrossesEsquatzel Divers Canal
LocationNr Pasco Wa
Coordinates46.36534, -119.08836
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2023)
Projected traffic1 by 2043
Trucks—
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 Headworks Service over Esquatzel Divers Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Headworks Service over Esquatzel Divers 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 Headworks Service over Esquatzel Divers Canal carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Headworks Service over Esquatzel Divers Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Headworks Service over Esquatzel Divers Canal?

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