US Bridges

SR 240 Ramp over I-182 Ramp

Good

Benton County, Washington · 4.0 E JCT SR 224 · Structure no. 0012558C0000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,108
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 240 Ramp over I-182 Ramp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 240 Ramp over I-182 Ramp 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 15,108 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,803 by 2039. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 240 Ramp
CrossesI-182 Ramp
Location4.0 E JCT SR 224
RouteState Highway 240
CountyBenton County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.26017, -119.26636
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,108 (2023)
Projected traffic19,803 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 240 Ramp over I-182 Ramp built?

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

What condition is SR 240 Ramp over I-182 Ramp 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 240 Ramp over I-182 Ramp carry?

About 15,108 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 240 Ramp over I-182 Ramp?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 240 Ramp over I-182 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.