US Bridges

Gap Road over I-82

Poor

Benton County, Washington · 4.6 E Yakima CO LN · Structure no. 0010534B0000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,869
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gap Road over I-82 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gap Road over I-82 in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,869 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,071 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGap Road
CrossesI-82
Location4.6 E Yakima CO LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBenton County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.22211, -119.79086
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,869 (2021)
Projected traffic9,071 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gap Road over I-82 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gap Road over I-82 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Gap Road over I-82 carry?

About 6,869 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gap Road over I-82?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Gap Road over I-82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.