US Bridges

Beck RD over I-82

Fair

Benton County, Washington · 7.4 E JCT US 395 · Structure no. 0012394A0000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beck RD over I-82 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beck RD over I-82 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2041. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesBeck RD
CrossesI-82
Location7.4 E JCT US 395
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.06238, -119.22402
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic33 by 2041
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beck RD over I-82 built?

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

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

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Beck RD over I-82?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Beck RD over I-82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.