US Bridges

I-82 over Railroad

Fair

Benton County, Washington · 0.6 E JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 0011608C0000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,770
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-82 over Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-82 over Railroad 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 12,770 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,737 by 2039. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-82
CrossesRailroad
Location0.6 E JCT SR 14
RouteInterstate 82
Coordinates45.93922, -119.33239
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,770 (2023)
Projected traffic13,737 by 2039
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-82 over Railroad built?

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

What condition is I-82 over Railroad 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 Railroad carry?

About 12,770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-82 over Railroad?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-82 over Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.