US Bridges

SR 224 over Yakima River

Good

Benton County, Washington · 8.6 E JCT I-82 · Structure no. 0014085A0000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
510 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 224 over Yakima River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 224 over Yakima River in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,571 by 2039. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 224
CrossesYakima River
Location8.6 E JCT I-82
RouteState Highway 224
Coordinates46.29731, -119.33415
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2023)
Projected traffic22,571 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$15.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 224 over Yakima River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 224 over Yakima River 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 224 over Yakima River carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 224 over Yakima River?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 224 over Yakima River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.