US Bridges

Johnson RD over I-82

Good

Benton County, Washington · 3.7 E Yakima CO · Structure no. 0011219E0000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
317 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
685
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson RD over I-82 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Johnson RD over I-82 in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 685 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,011 by 2036. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJohnson RD
CrossesI-82
Location3.7 E Yakima CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.22906, -119.80522
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2002)
Projected traffic1,011 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson RD over I-82 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson RD over I-82 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 Johnson RD over I-82 carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Johnson RD over I-82?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson RD over I-82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.