US Bridges

I-82 over SR 224

Fair

Benton County, Washington · JCT SR 224 · Structure no. 0009444C0000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,124
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-82 over SR 224 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-82 over SR 224 in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,124 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,961 by 2039. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-82
CrossesSR 224
LocationJCT SR 224
RouteInterstate 82
Coordinates46.25093, -119.47584
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,124 (2023)
Projected traffic11,961 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-82 over SR 224 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-82 over SR 224 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-82 over SR 224 carry?

About 10,124 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-82 over SR 224?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-82 over SR 224?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.