US Bridges

SR 823 over Yakima River

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 0.1 N JCT I-82 · Structure no. 0003209A0000000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
335 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,678
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 823 over Yakima River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 823 over Yakima River in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6 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 2,678 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2039. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 823
CrossesYakima River
Location0.1 N JCT I-82
RouteState Highway 823
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.636, -120.52478
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,678 (2023)
Projected traffic4,590 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 823 over Yakima River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 823 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 823 over Yakima River carry?

About 2,678 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 823 over Yakima River?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 823 over Yakima River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.