US Bridges

I-82 over N First ST / SR 823

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 1.0 E JCT SR 823 · Structure no. 0006195A0000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-82 over N First ST / SR 823 is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-82 over N First ST / SR 823 in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 13,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,520 by 2039. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-82
CrossesN First ST / SR 823
Location1.0 E JCT SR 823
RouteInterstate 82
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.62769, -120.51167
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,950 (2023)
Projected traffic17,520 by 2039
Trucks12%
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 N First ST / SR 823 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-82 over N First ST / SR 823 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-82 over N First ST / SR 823 carry?

About 13,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-82 over N First ST / SR 823?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-82 over N First ST / SR 823?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.