US Bridges

I-182 S-E Ramp over SR 240/GEO Wash Way

Fair

Benton County, Washington · 1.0 E JCT SR 240 · Structure no. 0012207A0000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
368 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,708
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-182 S-E Ramp over SR 240/GEO Wash Way is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-182 S-E Ramp over SR 240/GEO Wash Way in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8,708 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,352 by 2039. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-182 S-E Ramp
CrossesSR 240/GEO Wash Way
Location1.0 E JCT SR 240
RouteInterstate 182
CountyBenton County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.25718, -119.26197
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,708 (2023)
Projected traffic11,352 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-182 S-E Ramp over SR 240/GEO Wash Way built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-182 S-E Ramp over SR 240/GEO Wash Way 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-182 S-E Ramp over SR 240/GEO Wash Way carry?

About 8,708 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-182 S-E Ramp over SR 240/GEO Wash Way?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-182 S-E Ramp over SR 240/GEO Wash Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.