US Bridges

Tjossem RD over I-82

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 0.9 E JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0008672A0000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
666
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tjossem RD over I-82 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tjossem RD over I-82 in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 666 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2036. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTjossem RD
CrossesI-82
Location0.9 E JCT I-90
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.95869, -120.50733
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic666 (2002)
Projected traffic1,006 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tjossem RD over I-82 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tjossem RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tjossem RD over I-82 carry?

About 666 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tjossem RD over I-82?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tjossem RD over I-82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.