County Road over Potholes East Canal
Franklin County, Washington · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- County Road over Potholes East Canal in Franklin County, Washington, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 137 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 55 of the 133 inventoried bridges in Franklin County rated fair (41.4%); 4 (3.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 30 ft |
| Location | 0.14 S Klamath 686 |
| NBI structure number | 080280000000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Washington department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Franklin County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-182 over Fcid Canal | 1984 | 60,640 | Good |
| I-182 over Argent Road | 1984 | 30,320 | Good |
| I-182 over Argent Road | 1984 | 30,320 | Fair |
| I-182 over N 4TH Ave | 1964 | 29,585 | Fair |
| I-182 over N 4TH Ave | 1968 | 29,585 | Good |
| I-182 over Np Ry | 1964 | 27,462 | Fair |
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