I-82 over Yakima River
PoorBenton County, Washington · 6.7 E Yakima CO LN · Structure no. 0010535B0000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 490 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,211
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-82 over Yakima River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-82 over Yakima River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 11,211 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,255 by 2039. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-82 over Yakima River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-82 over Yakima River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I-82 over Yakima River carry?
About 11,211 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is I-82 over Yakima River?
The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-82 over Yakima River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.