I-82 over Columbia River
FairBenton County, Washington · 1.0 E JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 0012819A0000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Segmental Box Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 3,433 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,770
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-82 over Columbia River is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying I-82 over Columbia River in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 12,770 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,737 by 2039. The structure is 3,433 ft (1,046.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-82 over Columbia River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-82 over Columbia River 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-82 over Columbia River carry?
About 12,770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I-82 over Columbia River?
The structure is 3,433 ft (1,046.4 m) long with a longest span of 660 ft (201.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns I-82 over Columbia River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.