US Bridges

I-82 over Beech ST

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 2.5 E JCT US 12 · Structure no. 0006967C0000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,909
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-82 over Beech ST is a concrete slab carrying I-82 over Beech ST in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1962, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,909 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,416 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-82
CrossesBeech ST
Location2.5 E JCT US 12
RouteInterstate 82
Coordinates46.5977, -120.47954
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,909 (2023)
Projected traffic34,416 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$887,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-82 over Beech ST built?

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

What condition is I-82 over Beech ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does I-82 over Beech ST carry?

About 25,909 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-82 over Beech ST?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-82 over Beech ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.