US Bridges

I-82 over Burbank Creek

Poor

Kittitas County, Washington · 15.9 E JCT SR 821 · Structure no. 0008711B0000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
408 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,035
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-82 over Burbank Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-82 over Burbank Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 10,035 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,740 by 2039. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-82
CrossesBurbank Creek
Location15.9 E JCT SR 821
RouteInterstate 82
Coordinates46.74708, -120.38883
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,035 (2023)
Projected traffic12,740 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$7.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-82 over Burbank Creek built?

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

What condition is I-82 over Burbank Creek 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 Burbank Creek carry?

About 10,035 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-82 over Burbank Creek?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-82 over Burbank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.