US Bridges

Christensen Road over I-82

Good

Benton County, Washington · 9.9 E JCT I-182 · Structure no. 0012610D0000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christensen Road over I-82 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Christensen Road over I-82 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2036. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesChristensen Road
CrossesI-82
Location9.9 E JCT I-182
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.16983, -119.20642
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2002)
Projected traffic176 by 2036
Trucks15%
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$5.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Christensen Road over I-82 built?

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

What condition is Christensen Road over I-82 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 Christensen Road over I-82 carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Christensen Road over I-82?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Christensen Road over I-82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.