US Bridges

I-82 over Chandler Canal

Good

Benton County, Washington · 6.5 E Yakima CO LN · Structure no. 0010534D0000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,211
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-82 over Chandler Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-82 over Chandler Canal in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 11,211 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,255 by 2039. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-82
CrossesChandler Canal
Location6.5 E Yakima CO LN
RouteInterstate 82
CountyBenton County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.2195, -119.75122
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,211 (2023)
Projected traffic13,255 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-82 over Chandler Canal built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-82 over Chandler 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-82 over Chandler Canal carry?

About 11,211 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-82 over Chandler Canal?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-82 over Chandler Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.