US Bridges

Duportail Street over Yakima River

Good

Benton County, Washington · 0.7 N JCT I-182 · Structure no. 089165000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
769 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duportail Street over Yakima River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duportail Street over Yakima River in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2040. The structure is 769 ft (234.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDuportail Street
CrossesYakima River
Location0.7 N JCT I-182
RouteCity Street 3440
Coordinates46.26389, -119.30658
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length769 ft (234.4 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2020)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$22.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duportail Street over Yakima River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duportail Street 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Duportail Street over Yakima River carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Duportail Street over Yakima River?

The structure is 769 ft (234.4 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Duportail Street over Yakima River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.