US Bridges

I-82 over Badger RD & BNSF RR

Good

Benton County, Washington · 6.4 E JCT I-182 · Structure no. 0012463F0000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
396 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,174
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-82 over Badger RD & BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-82 over Badger RD & BNSF RR in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7,174 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,704 by 2039. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesI-82
CrossesBadger RD & BNSF RR
Location6.4 E JCT I-182
RouteInterstate 82
Coordinates46.19464, -119.26875
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,174 (2023)
Projected traffic8,704 by 2039
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$12.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-82 over Badger RD & BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-82 over Badger RD & BNSF RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-82 over Badger RD & BNSF RR carry?

About 7,174 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-82 over Badger RD & BNSF RR?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-82 over Badger RD & BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.