US Bridges

W Yakitat RD NW over I-82

Good

Benton County, Washington · 11.3 E JCT SR 22 · Structure no. 0013204A0000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Yakitat RD NW over I-82 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Yakitat RD NW over I-82 in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2036. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesW Yakitat RD NW
CrossesI-82
Location11.3 E JCT SR 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.26355, -119.53495
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2012)
Projected traffic316 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Yakitat RD NW over I-82 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Yakitat RD NW 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W Yakitat RD NW over I-82 carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Yakitat RD NW over I-82?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W Yakitat RD NW over I-82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.