US Bridges

SR 22 over Kinny Way

Good

Benton County, Washington · 4.4 E Yakima CO · Structure no. 0004365A0000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,019
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Kinny Way is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 22 over Kinny Way in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,019 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,521 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 22
CrossesKinny Way
Location4.4 E Yakima CO
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates46.19561, -119.77661
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,019 (2023)
Projected traffic2,521 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Kinny Way built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over Kinny Way 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 22 over Kinny Way carry?

About 2,019 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Kinny Way?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 over Kinny Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.