US Bridges

Terrace Hts/Yakima over I-82

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 1.9 E JCT US 12 · Structure no. 0006744A0000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,453
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terrace Hts/Yakima over I-82 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Terrace Hts/Yakima over I-82 in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 63 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 23,453 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,968 by 2038. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTerrace Hts/Yakima
CrossesI-82
Location1.9 E JCT US 12
RouteCity Street 82
Coordinates46.60517, -120.48639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,453 (2016)
Projected traffic32,968 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Terrace Hts/Yakima over I-82 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Terrace Hts/Yakima over I-82 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Terrace Hts/Yakima over I-82 carry?

About 23,453 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Terrace Hts/Yakima over I-82?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Terrace Hts/Yakima over I-82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.