I-82 over Sunnyside Canal
FairBenton County, Washington · 3.0 E Yakima CO LN · Structure no. 0011428A0000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 275 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,871
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-82 over Sunnyside Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-82 over Sunnyside Canal 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 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 12,871 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,216 by 2039. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sunnyside Canal built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-82 over Sunnyside Canal 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 Sunnyside Canal carry?
About 12,871 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is I-82 over Sunnyside Canal?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-82 over Sunnyside Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.