US Bridges

I-82 over Yakima River

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 0.4 E JCT SR 823 · Structure no. 0006123B0000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
284 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,121
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-82 over Yakima River is a steel truss - thru carrying I-82 over Yakima River in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 13,121 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,759 by 2039. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-82
CrossesYakima River
Location0.4 E JCT SR 823
RouteInterstate 82
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.63144, -120.51797
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span280 ft (85.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,121 (2023)
Projected traffic16,759 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
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$6.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-82 over Yakima River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-82 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-82 over Yakima River carry?

About 13,121 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-82 over Yakima River?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-82 over Yakima River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.