US Bridges

SR 225 over Yakima River

Fair

Benton County, Washington · JCT SR 224 · Structure no. 082446000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
400 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,845
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 225 over Yakima River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 225 over Yakima River in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 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 10,845 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,424 by 2039. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 225
CrossesYakima River
LocationJCT SR 224
RouteState Highway 225
CountyBenton County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.25236, -119.47544
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,845 (2023)
Projected traffic13,424 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 225 over Yakima River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 225 over Yakima 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 225 over Yakima River carry?

About 10,845 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 225 over Yakima River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 225 over Yakima River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.