US Bridges

I-82 over Military RD

Poor

Kittitas County, Washington · 8.4 E JCT SR 821 · Structure no. 0008688B0000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,941
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-82 over Military RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-82 over Military RD in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,941 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,590 by 2039. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-82
CrossesMilitary RD
Location8.4 E JCT SR 821
RouteInterstate 82
Coordinates46.84458, -120.37725
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,941 (2023)
Projected traffic12,590 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-82 over Military RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-82 over Military RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

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

About 9,941 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-82 over Military RD?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-82 over Military RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.